Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Warriors 113-112. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.