Critical game for the Trail Blazers and with the goal of winning as the series is 2 - 0 in favor of the Warriors and losing this home game would be dangerous for their aspirations to advance towards the finals of the NBA.

Game Summary

Portland would start with the shots from the perimeter that gave him an advantage from the start over Warriors, but Thompson responded for Golden State with shots from half distance and from the perimeter, Blazers remained firm in their attack, but Warriors gradually discounted the advantage and placed at 1 possession, ends the fourth with Blazers leading the game.

Blazers tried to extend the advantage applying an excellent collective game, and improving the defensive, Warriors lowered the defensive intensity and slowed their pace of attack against Blazers that were imposed, Leonard from the reserve was a key factor for the advantage of Portland, finishes the first half 66 - 53 up Portland.

Second Half

Portland was still counting on the shots from the perimeter that would make them maintain the advantage, Warriors would begin to increase their level of play, would react and place the encounter to 2 possessions, Blazers would lower the defensive pace and Golden State with an excellent partial would go up on the scoreboard for a possession, finishes the 3rd quarter with the Warriors dominating the partial and leading the encounter.

Warriors continued to show their offensive power and this time with members of the bench contributing to the cause, Golden State would take control of the encounter and take advantage of 10 digits, the defensive slump of Portland was remarkable, Warriors dominated, would finish the encounter 99 - 110 in a great victory of the Warriors over the Blazers.

Details and Personal Analysis

The impetus and energy with which the Blazers began the encounter was evident they knew they had to demonstrate their playing potential, the first half for Portland would be excellent with Leonard as one of their guides in attack coming from the bench, they would go to the break with a 13-digit advantage. But in the second half everything would change because the Warriors would deploy their full potential in attack and defense, winning the partial of the 3rd quarter in a forceful way and placing themselves ahead on the scoreboard, in the last quarter Golden State continued with the same rhythm and the downturn in defense and attack by the Blazers was evident, Warriors took control of the game even with the input of their banker and in the last few minutes of the game they already had full mastery of the match to get a valuable victory that places the series in favor of Golden State 3 - 0 and leaves the Blazers to a game of elimination.

Best Performances

Stephen Curry 36 Pts. 6 Reb. 3 Ast.
Draymond Green 20 Pts. 13 Reb. 12 Ast.
Klay Thompson 19 Pts. 5 Reb. 5 Ast.

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