The reigning back-to-back champs promptly bounced back from an annoying loss to the Portland Trailblazers in Oakland, storming into the Moda Center and handing the Blazers a 115-105 payback. The Golden State Warriors flexed some of their trademark offensive swagger and defensive energy, led by Klay Thompson’s hot shooting and Draymond Green’s heady play.
Thompson broke out of his cold shooting streak, heating up for 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting, knocking down 4-of-5 from downtown. Draymond Green was a defensive force, swarming and communicating with his trademark ferocity.