Trail Blazers Triumph 139-119 Over Warriors: Game Recap
The Portland Trail Blazers achieved a significant victory over the Golden State Warriors, winning 139-119 in a game that marked Tiago Splitter’s debut as interim head coach. Splitter took over coaching duties following the arrest of Chauncey Billups, who faced federal charges on Thursday.
Game Highlights
Deni Avdija emerged as a standout player for the Trail Blazers, scoring 26 points and providing six assists. His impressive performance helped the team secure the win on Friday night. Other notable contributors included:
- Jerami Grant: 22 points
- Toumani Camara: 19 points
- Shaedon Sharpe: 17 points
- Donovan Clingan: 14 points
- Kris Murray: 13 points
- Jrue Holiday: 12 points and 11 assists
- Matisse Thybulle: 10 points
Warriors Performance
For the Warriors, Stephen Curry led the scoring with 35 points, supported by Jonathan Kuminga with 16 points. Jimmy Butler contributed 14 points and Draymond Green added 12. Both teams showcased their shooting skills from beyond the arc, with Portland hitting 47% of their three-point attempts while Golden State made 42%.
Key Stats
Portland’s dominance in the paint was evident, outscoring Golden State 66-30. The game began with Golden State establishing a 12-4 advantage, but Portland quickly closed the gap. By the end of the first quarter, the teams were tied at 28.
In the second quarter, the Trail Blazers continued their offensive surge, outscoring the Warriors 41-28 and entering halftime with a 13-point lead. After Curry’s four-point play in the third quarter reduced the gap to 81-72, the Trail Blazers extended their lead to as much as 25 points. The game concluded with Golden State’s Curry being pulled from the match as the team trailed 115-97.
Next Games
Looking ahead, the Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
