The Golden State Warriors couldn’t keep their early momentum rolling on Friday night, falling 139–119 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Denver Nuggets the night before, Golden State looked drained. They committed 25 turnovers and struggled to handle Portland’s length and athleticism, never finding the rhythm that carried them through the first two games of the season.
Stephen Curry led all scorers with 35 points, six rebounds, and three assists, shooting 12-of-22 from the field and 7-of-14 from deep. But it wasn’t enough to overcome a night where nearly everything went wrong for the Warriors.
Steve Kerr Doesn’t Sugarcoat It
After the game, Steve Kerr didn’t mince words when assessing his team’s performance.
“They just dominated us tonight,” Kerr said. “Took us out of everything. They were on fire. They deserved it.”
Kerr gave full credit to Portland, refusing to blame the loss on fatigue from the back-to-back.
“Tonight wasn’t about that,” he continued. “It was about Portland — their length, their athleticism, and their style of play. I’d be embarrassed to blame fatigue when a team just came out and took it to us.”
It was vintage Kerr honesty — direct, measured, and built on accountability. The message was clear: the Warriors were outplayed.
Warriors’ Night to Forget — But Not to Dwell On
Golden State’s issues went beyond tired legs. They struggled with Portland’s defensive pressure and spacing, particularly in transition. The Blazers’ youth and energy exposed the Warriors’ sloppy execution, forcing them into rushed passes and low-quality shots.
Still, it’s one loss in an 82-game season. The Warriors know perspective matters. At 2–1, they’ll use the next two days to reset before facing the Memphis Grizzlies.
Curry looked sharp, and Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler — both key to Golden State’s playoff ambitions — are expected to keep the group grounded as the team regains its legs.
Looking Ahead for the Warriors
Getty De’Anthony Melton of the Golden State Warriors in action.
The Warriors are still shorthanded. De’Anthony Melton has yet to make his debut as he continues ACL rehab, while Seth Curry is expected to re-sign with the team in mid-November. Once the full roster is back together, Kerr expects the Warriors’ chemistry and defense to stabilize.
Losses like Friday’s sting, but they also serve as reminders. For a veteran group that’s seen everything from championship highs to lottery lows, one blowout in October won’t shake belief.
The Trail Blazers may have handed them an early lesson — but for the Warriors, lessons like this are part of the climb back to where they belong.
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