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The Golden State Warriors need some type of miracle to become contenders again. Otherwise, Golden State should consider blowing it up. Entering Monday, the 19-19 Warriors were on the outside of the Play-In race looking in -- a tough pill to swallow for a franchise that's won four titles in the last decade.

In the first quarter of the game, Max Christie had just grabbed an offensive rebound and found LeBron James cutting down the lane, who switched hands in midair to windmill slam it