Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 40 | 26 | 22 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Warriors squeaked past the Trail Blazers 108-106. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.