5 reasons why Warriors' opening night loss is NOT A BIG DEAL

#1 KD's shot was late by less than a second

Kevin Durant made the last shot but it was too late (Image courtesy: uk.news.yahoo.com)

With all the difficulties, shortcomings and talent deficits that the Warriors faced, they were still only less than second late from claiming victory. Durant's potential game-winner was in his hands when the final buzzer sounded but clearly, a few tenths of a second more and the ball was off of his hands, giving the Warriors the win.

Everything said and done, the Rockets still needed some last second luck to clinch the victory and maybe it was well earned but is luck going to help them win four games in seven during the Playoffs against these Warriors? That's highly doubtful.

So unlike last year's season-opening loss, which was a 29-point drubbing, there is absolutely no need to panic after this one. A loss is a loss but the Warriors do understand the bigger picture and so should we.

If these Warriors are all healthy just before the postseason, it's going to be difficult for any team to beat them four times in seven games, given their depth and talent.