Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
89
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Warriors 121-89. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.