Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Warriors 121-116. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Warriors. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.