Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 37 | 37 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Warriors 130-111. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.