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Damian Lillard reaches 15,000 points, Blazers beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Damian Lillard signed up with Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler as the only Portland gamers to score 15,000 points for the franchise, completing with 34 as the Path Sports jackets ruined Golden State’s house opener with a 123-98 win over the Warriors on Friday night.
“Fifteen thousand is a huge accomplishment, something that I’m proud of but my work is far from done,” Lillard stated.
CJ McCollum included 28 points for Portland, tearing down 4 of 5 3-pointers early as the Path Blazers struck 10 of 15 from long variety to begin the video game. McCollum ended up being the 2nd gamer in NBA history to make 25 or more over the very first 5 video games of a season.
Stephen Curry did it two times. He shot simply 4 for 12 from deep and had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 helps for the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins scored 15 and Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 10 points in his very first house video game with the group.
Golden State lastly returned to Chase Center for its very first house video game in a 297-day period. However the Warriors took another uneven loss following a 2-2 trip in which they were outscored by 65 points in beats at Brooklyn and Milwaukee then won at Chicago and Detroit by a combined 11 points.
“They came out smoking hot, they were making everything,” coach Steve Kerr stated.
Lillard, from the Warriors’ previous city of Oakland, shot 11 for 21 with 6 3-pointers and likewise dispensed 8 helps. He balanced 43.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.0 helps in 3 video games versus the Warriors last season – consisting of a 61-point efficiency on Jan. 20, 2020.
Draymond Green didn’t rating and had 4 rebounds, 4 helps and 4 fouls over almost 18 minutes making his season launching for Golden State, his very first video game considering that Feb. 27 versus the Los Angeles Lakers and a stretch of 309 days. He had actually been sidelined the very first 4 video games by an ideal foot injury after being postponed beginning training school since he had the coronavirus.
“Draymond just looks like he’s getting his wind. He looked like a guy who missed training camp and has been working his way to get onto the floor,” Kerr stated. “It looked like an exhibition-style game for him. That’s not a criticism, it’s just where he is physically.”
No. 2 total draft choice James Wiseman offered Golden State a scare when he decreased getting his left ankle late prior to strolling off on his own. It wasn’t severe and he is anticipated to play Sunday.
Pictures of the late Clifford Robinson using both Warriors and Sports jackets jerseys were revealed on the cinema throughout a first-quarter break. He passed away Aug. 29 at age 53.
NO FANS
The Warriors moved their champion banners down underneath one basket, a good touch for fans to look on TELEVISION.
BRAND-NEW YEAR’S HOOPS
The Warriors dipped into house on New Year’s Day for simply the 4th time in franchise history and the very first time considering that a 125-93 win versus the Kansas City Kings in 1982 for the 499th profession training success by Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles.
Golden State hadn’t played Jan. 1 considering that 2011 at Miami.
“I’m happy the year is ending, like most people. It’s been a lousy year for everybody,” Kerr said leading into the game. “As a coach my job is to remind our players that better times are ahead, on and off the court. On the court we had the worst record in the league in 2020. … If you look at the off-the-court stuff, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccines and with just a glimpse of the future and we’ve got to all continue to try to inspire others to be smart, be safe, try to protect each other, wear our masks and be really patient and understand that we’re all going to get through this eventually. It’s not going to happen overnight.”
TIP-INS
Trail Blazers: F Rodney Hood was limited to five minutes because of a cramp in his left quadriceps. … Drexler scored 18,040 points. In Lillard’s 620th game played, he tied Larry Bird as 21st-fastest in NBA history to score 15,000 points and fourth among active players behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. … Anthony’s 18 points gave him 26,499 and he passed Tim Duncan (26,496) for 14th place on the all-time NBA scoring list.
Warriors: The Warriors began 3 for 12 to fall behind 22-7. … Golden State played its first home game since March 10 against the Clippers. … Curry has made a franchise-record 76 straight free throws. Curry hasn’t missed at the line since March 29, 2019, vs. Memphis, then began the current streak that same game. … Andrew Wiggins (15 points) has scored in double figures every game so far. … C Marquese Chriss underwent surgery Thursday to stabilize his right ankle joint after a suffering an ankle and fibular fracture during practice in Chicago on Dec. 26. He will immediately begin rehab and is slated to be re-evaluated in about three months.
UP NEXT
After the rivals’ first meeting in nearly a year since Portland’s 129-124 overtime win at home on Jan. 20, 2020, they meet for the second game of their series Sunday night back at Chase Center as Golden State continues a season-high stretch with seven straight home games.
“The nice thing is cutting back on the travel,” Kerr said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Damian Lillard signed up with Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler as the only Portland gamers to score 15,000 points for the franchise, completing with 34 as the Path Sports jackets ruined Golden State’s house opener with a 123-98 win over the Warriors on Friday night.
“Fifteen thousand is a huge accomplishment, something that I’m proud of but my work is far from done,” Lillard stated.
CJ McCollum included 28 points for Portland, tearing down 4 of 5 3-pointers early as the Path Blazers struck 10 of 15 from long variety to begin the video game. McCollum ended up being the 2nd gamer in NBA history to make 25 or more over the very first 5 video games of a season.
Stephen Curry did it two times. He shot simply 4 for 12 from deep and had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 helps for the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins scored 15 and Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 10 points in his very first house video game with the group.
Golden State lastly returned to Chase Center for its very first house video game in a 297-day period. However the Warriors took another uneven loss following a 2-2 trip in which they were outscored by 65 points in beats at Brooklyn and Milwaukee then won at Chicago and Detroit by a combined 11 points.
“They came out smoking hot, they were making everything,” coach Steve Kerr stated.
Lillard, from the Warriors’ previous city of Oakland, shot 11 for 21 with 6 3-pointers and likewise dispensed 8 helps. He balanced 43.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.0 helps in 3 video games versus the Warriors last season – consisting of a 61-point efficiency on Jan. 20, 2020.
Draymond Green didn’t rating and had 4 rebounds, 4 helps and 4 fouls over almost 18 minutes making his season launching for Golden State, his very first video game considering that Feb. 27 versus the Los Angeles Lakers and a stretch of 309 days. He had actually been sidelined the very first 4 video games by an ideal foot injury after being postponed beginning training school since he had the coronavirus.
“Draymond just looks like he’s getting his wind. He looked like a guy who missed training camp and has been working his way to get onto the floor,” Kerr stated. “It looked like an exhibition-style game for him. That’s not a criticism, it’s just where he is physically.”
No. 2 total draft choice James Wiseman offered Golden State a scare when he decreased getting his left ankle late prior to strolling off on his own. It wasn’t severe and he is anticipated to play Sunday.
Pictures of the late Clifford Robinson using both Warriors and Sports jackets jerseys were revealed on the cinema throughout a first-quarter break. He passed away Aug. 29 at age 53.
NO FANS
The Warriors moved their champion banners down underneath one basket, a good touch for fans to look on TELEVISION.
BRAND-NEW YEAR’S HOOPS
The Warriors dipped into house on New Year’s Day for simply the 4th time in franchise history and the very first time considering that a 125-93 win versus the Kansas City Kings in 1982 for the 499th profession training success by Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles.
Golden State hadn’t played Jan. 1 considering that 2011 at Miami.
“I’m happy the year is ending, like most people. It’s been a lousy year for everybody,” Kerr said leading into the game. “As a coach my job is to remind our players that better times are ahead, on and off the court. On the court we had the worst record in the league in 2020. … If you look at the off-the-court stuff, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccines and with just a glimpse of the future and we’ve got to all continue to try to inspire others to be smart, be safe, try to protect each other, wear our masks and be really patient and understand that we’re all going to get through this eventually. It’s not going to happen overnight.”
TIP-INS
Trail Blazers: F Rodney Hood was limited to five minutes because of a cramp in his left quadriceps. … Drexler scored 18,040 points. In Lillard’s 620th game played, he tied Larry Bird as 21st-fastest in NBA history to score 15,000 points and fourth among active players behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. … Anthony’s 18 points gave him 26,499 and he passed Tim Duncan (26,496) for 14th place on the all-time NBA scoring list.
Warriors: The Warriors began 3 for 12 to fall behind 22-7. … Golden State played its first home game since March 10 against the Clippers. … Curry has made a franchise-record 76 straight free throws. Curry hasn’t missed at the line since March 29, 2019, vs. Memphis, then began the current streak that same game. … Andrew Wiggins (15 points) has scored in double figures every game so far. … C Marquese Chriss underwent surgery Thursday to stabilize his right ankle joint after a suffering an ankle and fibular fracture during practice in Chicago on Dec. 26. He will immediately begin rehab and is slated to be re-evaluated in about three months.
UP NEXT
After the rivals’ first meeting in nearly a year since Portland’s 129-124 overtime win at home on Jan. 20, 2020, they meet for the second game of their series Sunday night back at Chase Center as Golden State continues a season-high stretch with seven straight home games.
“The nice thing is cutting back on the travel,” Kerr said.
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