The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory.
Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome.
De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench on 9-of-14 shooting and added four three-pointers. Brandin Podziemski supplied 15 points in 22 minutes, while Moses Moody contributed 14 and Stephen Curry finished with seven points and a game-high 11 assists.
The Warriors shot 42-of-89 from the floor (47 percent) and drilled 23 of 57 three-pointers (40 percent) to puncture Portland’s defense. Golden State also converted 12 of 13 free throws (92 percent) and dished 34 assists on 42 made baskets.
Portland’s top scorers were Shaedon Sharpe with 19 points and Caleb Love with 17, but neither could match Golden State’s offensive balance. Rayan Rupert added 13 off the bench and Jrue Holiday chipped in 12, but the Blazers trailed by 26 at the half and never recovered.
The Warriors led 67-41 at halftime after consecutive quarters of 38 and 29 points, forcing Portland into early foul trouble and hurried possessions.
Portland outrebounded Golden State 45-34, but the extra boards failed to translate into enough second-chance points.
Bench depth proved decisive as Golden State’s reserves combined for a significant scoring lift, keeping the starters fresh and the attack varied.
Portland’s rotation produced several double-figure efforts, yet turnovers and missed timely threes allowed the lead to grow too large.
Defensively, the hosts limited easy drives and contested perimeter attempts, holding Portland to 36-of-83 shooting (43 percent). The Warriors generated 16 steals and 5 blocks, creating transition chances that widened the margin.
Portland, now 19-22, will regroup at home against Atlanta on Thursday while the Warriors (22-19) return to action the same day at home against New York aiming to sustain their offensive balance.
