Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 32 | 18 | 30 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Warriors 111-109. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.