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Golden State Warriors' Three-Point Barrage Falls Short Against Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center

First Quarter


The Golden State Warriors, with a record of 13-14, faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers, who stood at 10-16. The game took place at the Moda Center and ended with a scoreline of 136-131 in favor of the home team. The first quarter saw both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The Dubs managed to put up 31 points, thanks to their efficient shooting from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry led the charge for Golden State with his sharp shooting skills.


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Second Quarter


As the second quarter unfolded, both teams continued their offensive onslaught. The Warriors maintained their rhythm from downtown, converting an impressive number of three-pointers. Draymond Green contributed significantly by facilitating plays and adding crucial assists to his tally. Despite their efforts, Golden State found themselves trailing slightly as Portland's defense tightened up towards halftime.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, Golden State ramped up its defensive intensity while continuing to rely heavily on perimeter shooting. Brandin Podziemski showcased his versatility by contributing across various facets—scoring points and grabbing rebounds effectively for his team. However, Rip City matched them point-for-point in this period as they capitalized on second-chance opportunities.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter was a nail-biter as both teams battled fiercely until the last moments of playtime; however it was Portland that emerged victorious after outscoring GSW by eight points during this decisive stretch despite another stellar performance from Curry who finished with high efficiency numbers overall throughout all quarters played combined together making him standout performer among teammates present there today too!


Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers recap highlights how close yet competitive match-up between these two Western Conference rivals turned out being ultimately resulting into narrow loss suffered away side here tonight still leaving fans hopeful about future prospects upcoming fixtures scheduled soon enough including next one against Phoenix Suns happening December 18th starting promptly around nine o'clock evening local time inside Mortgage Matchup Center located within city limits itself broadcast live via NBCS-BA network channel available regionally accessible viewers interested tuning follow action unfold firsthand manner possible!

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