The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Golden State Warriors last night in a tight, hotly-contested tug-o-war. Portland led for much of the evening before Steph Curry and the dynasty bunch took over for the final plays of the game.
Alongside the disappointment about the loss comes an admiration for the Blazers. Not only were they the less-experienced team in the matchup, they played without two starters from the tip and lost a third at halftime. That made this game a fantastic showcase for the remaining players, all young, mostly unproven.
Here’s a bonus look at the performance of Portland’s players against the Warriors, including some favorable comparisons to their elder, and more accomplished, counterparts.