Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 19 | 33 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Warriors handled the Trail Blazers 117-102. Warriors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.