PORTLAND — Stephen Curry had 17 factors, 10 assists and 9 rebounds heading into the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors opened the season Wednesday night time with a 139-104 loss to the Portland Path Blazers.
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The Path Blazers proceed their three-game homestand Friday in opposition to the Pelicans, whereas the Warriors additionally go to the Jazz on Friday.
Warriors dominate after gradual begin
Buddy Hield had 22 factors coming off the bench for the Warriors, who missed the playoffs final 12 months.
Portland led by 9 factors within the first quarter, however the Warriors took the lead and led 62-50 on the break. Curry made a 3-pointer to open the second half and Golden State led by as many as 37 factors for the remainder of the sport.
Portland was led by Scoot Henderson with 22 factors coming off the bench. Shaedon Sharpe didn’t play attributable to a shoulder damage.
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Stotts returns as Warriors assistant
Terry Stotts, head coach of the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is now an assistant to Steve Kerr with the Warriors. Stotts waved to the gang within the first quarter because the Blazers paid tribute to him on the video scoreboard.
“We’re undoubtedly extra organized this 12 months, I feel, than prior to now. Terry performed an enormous function in all of this,” Kerr mentioned. “He’s introduced a lot to our group and given us various things that we’re enthusiastic about.”
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Inexperienced and Curry’s technical milestone
Late within the first half, Draymond Inexperienced bit the referees after being warned for a foul and earned his first technical of the season. Kerr put an arm round Inexperienced’s shoulder and led him off the sphere.
Curry, who’s coming off a gold medal at this summer season’s Paris Olympics, had seven assists within the first quarter alone, placing him forward of Clyde Drexler (6,125) for thirty eighth within the NBA profession historical past.
