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