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For Trail Blazers, three quarters won't be good enough to beat Warriors

Tuesday was another reminder of just how unfair the Golden State Warriors are.

The Warriors beat the Trail Blazers 110-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series, winning both games without presumable MVP Stephen Curry.

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The Trail Blazers performed admirably through three quarters, leading by double-figures several times heading into the fourth. But three good quarters against the Warriors just isn't good enough.

Golden State overwhelmed Portland in the final quarter, outscoring the visitors 34-12 to stay in the series driver's seat heading to Portland.