Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Warriors 105-97. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.