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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 23 19 28 22 92
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 32 22 30 15 99

After Action Report

The Warriors edged the Trail Blazers 99-92. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.