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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 35 31 33 126
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 23 37 34 17 111

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Trail Blazers downed the Warriors 126-111. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.