Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Warriors fended off the Trail Blazers 106-99. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.