Black Friday is known as the day when crowds go wild and retailers switch from suffering losses to turning profits. On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors celebrated the occasion in apt fashion, snapping their 4-game losing streak and whipping a festive Oracle Arena crowd into a frenzy with a 125-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. In doing so, the Warriors finally found a formula for survival sans Steph Curry/Draymond Green and put together a complete performance in all facets of the game.
At the outset, the Warriors came out with exceptional defensive energy and focus. Wary of the dynamic duo featured in Portland’s backcourt, the Dubs were crisp and alert, rotating cleanly to contest shots and rebounding with vigor.