Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 12 | 36 | 21 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Warriors 118-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.