"We're not giving in. But you have to be realistic organizationally about where you are," Kerr told The Athletic on Monday.

The Warriors have officially fallen out of a play-in tournament spot, just seven weeks after they were last ranked first in the conference. Golden State's collapse has been extraordinary, especially for a team led by Steph Curry, one of the greatest to ever play.

Head coach Steve Kerr has been trying to keep Steph Curry's minutes down this season, but they needed him for the win.