Two nights after the Golden State Warriors gave up 38 4th-quarter points in a devastating loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dubs matched their stingiest defensive effort of the season in a 103-86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jimmy Butler led the way with seven assists and 24 points, including an 11-for-11 performance from the foul line. Buddy Hield hit four three-pointers off the bench, Draymond Green had four steals, and Brandin Podziemski was +31 in his 30 minutes in a victory that wasn’t as close as the 17-point margin indicated.