How does a small market team compete against a team that pays the most Lux tax?

"Over the last three NBA seasons, the Warriors have paid an average of $170 million in luxury tax payments. As one might expect, that's far more than any other franchise;"

These two games have really looked like a separation in class. This is why a salary cap should be issued in the NBA. There is never any parity and thats before the officials get involved.