Warriors' Fourth Quarter Surge Drowns Blazers at Chase Center

The Golden State Warriors improved their record to 1-0 in the preseason with a 129-123 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, who now stand at 0-1. The game, held at the Chase Center, saw a dramatic fourth-quarter performance by the Warriors that secured their win.

First Quarter

The opening quarter was dominated by Rip City as they raced ahead with a commanding lead of 39 points against the Dubs' 25. The Blazers capitalized on their offensive rebounds and fast break opportunities to establish an early advantage.

Second Quarter

In response, the Warriors clawed back in the second quarter with Seth Curry leading from the front. His precision shooting helped narrow down Portland's lead as Golden State added another 32 points to their tally. Despite this effort, Rip City maintained control with a total of 34 points for this period.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams struggling to find rhythm offensively. The Dubs managed only 21 points while holding Portland to just 24. Defensive plays were crucial during this segment as both sides attempted to stifle each other's scoring chances.

Fourth Quarter

It was in the final quarter that Golden State truly shone, delivering an explosive performance that turned around their fortunes. Scoring an impressive 51 points compared to Portland's mere 26, it was Jimmy Butler III who emerged as a key player during this period with his defensive prowess and timely assists contributing significantly towards securing victory for his team.

Golden State's bench played a pivotal role throughout; collectively contributing significant bench points which proved vital against Rip City's efforts led by Jerami Grant and company who tried hard but fell short despite having led most of regulation time until then.

As fans reflect on these "Golden State Warriors post-match stats," they can look forward eagerly towards what promises more exciting encounters ahead including next week's matchup scheduled against Los Angeles Lakers set for October12th at Crypto.com Arena starting from9:30 PM EDT broadcasted live via SportsNet LA network!

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