Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 120 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 35 | 38 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Warriors downed the Trail Blazers 131-120. Warriors' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.