Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 32 | 27 | 35 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Warriors 133-92. Trail Blazers' positional fit overwhelmed the Warriors rotation. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.