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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 21 24 24 22 91
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 22 17 30 33 102

After Action Report

The Warriors took care of the Trail Blazers 102-91. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.