Portland Trail Blazers Lose Final Preseason Game to Golden State Warriors
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Portland Trail Blazers lost their final preseason game 128-118 to the Golden State Warriors on October 26, 2023. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 20 points, while Damian Lillard scored a game-high 23 for Portland. Deni Avdija contributed 12 points in the loss. The team will now focus on their regular season opener against the Phoenix Suns this Thursday.
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- Portland Trail Blazers lost their final preseason game 128-118 to the Golden State Warriors.
- Stephen Curry scored 20 points to lead the Warriors in their victory.
- Damian Lillard led Portland with 23 points, showing recovery from injury.
- Israeli player Deni Avdija scored 12 points in the loss.
- The Trail Blazers will begin their NBA season against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
The Portland Trail Blazers concluded their preseason schedule with a 128-118 loss to the Golden State Warriors, marking their first defeat after three consecutive wins. The game served as a final tune-up before the official NBA season begins this Thursday.
Despite the loss, the Trail Blazers are not expected to overreact, viewing the defeat as a potential wake-up call to ensure the team is adequately prepared for the upcoming season. This final exhibition game provided a reality check for Deni Avdija and his teammates.
Golden State's victory was spearheaded by Stephen Curry, who led the team with 20 points, complemented by 5 assists and 4 rebounds. The player and Brandin Podziemski also contributed significantly with 17 points each.
For Portland, Damian Lillard showed signs of recovery from injury, scoring a game-high 23 points. Ja Morant added 19 points but struggled with turnovers, committing four. Deni Avdija had a less impressive outing by his standards, scoring 12 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists in 23 minutes, possibly conserving energy for the regular season.
The Trail Blazers will open their NBA season on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
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