The Golden State Warriors missed a key opportunity to pull ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves in the standings, falling to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday after squandering a 14-point lead. The loss keeps them in the Play-In mix rather than securing a safer playoff position.
Tonight, the Warriors are heavy favorites as they take on the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers, who have been inconsistent this season. Golden State has been strong at home, boasting a winning record, and will look to capitalize against a depleted Portland squad.
Draymond Green, the Warriors' versatile playmaker, is often the engine of their offense in crucial moments. He excelled in that role against the Spurs on Wednesday, dishing out eight assists and orchestrating the offense as he often does when the team needs a basket.
Expect Green to take charge again tonight. Despite Portland’s injury issues, the Blazers have won three of their last five games and will battle to avoid a season sweep.
Green averages 5.7 assists per game and has recorded six or more dimes in three of his last five outings. Given his recent form, he’s a safe bet to deliver at least six assists against the Blazers.
Portland may not have big goals for the rest of the regular season, but they keep pulling off surprises. They recently dominated San Antonio with a 120-109 win and notched victories over Toronto (112-103) and Atlanta (127-113) before that. The Blazers play with a bold, fast-paced offensive approach, leaning on a lineup packed with athletic talent. This could set them up to give the Warriors a run for their money once again. Scoring-wise, Portland’s not far off from their rivals, averaging 111.2 points per game compared to Golden State’s 113.9.
Sharpe and company are likely to come out firing, putting up plenty of shots. Even if their accuracy isn’t perfect, they could still rack up points steadily. On top of that, their frontcourt—guys like Clingan, Camara, and Thybulle—brings real strength under the rim, which might spell trouble for the Warriors. Sure, calling a win is tough against a driven opponent, but Portland’s track record in head-to-head matchups shows they don’t go down without a fight.
The Golden State Warriors have won their past five away games. Their most recent game was a 114-111 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Jimmy Butler had 28, and Draymond Green had 13.
The Portland Trail Blazers were defeated in their most recent game, which took place away from home at Delta Center. The Jazz won 133-126. Shaedon Sharpe scored 37 points, while Rayan Rupert added 19 and Toumani Camara had 16.
The Warriors held the upper hand in the most recent meeting between these clubs. At Chase Center, they defeated the Blazers 130-120. The Warriors have won eight straight games versus the Blazers. They've also won nine of the last ten head-to-head matches.
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