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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 36 30 32 28 126
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 16 24 25 28 93

After Action Report

The Warriors ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 126-93. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.