Warriors Defeat Trail Blazers in Game 4, 119-117
The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers in overtime, 119-117, in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at Moda Center on Monday.
It's rare to see a four-game sweep in the conference finals but that was the case for Golden State here. It wasn't easy by any means though, as Golden State trailed throughout and had to win in overtime. In fact, the Trail Blazers either led or tied for the entirety of the second half, as the Warriors overcame a 17-point second half deficit to win. Golden State held Portland to just 22 points in the fourth quarter and the overtime, as they outscored them by 10 points, 32-22. The key for the Warriors was their rebounding, as they out-rebounded the Blazers, 56-38. That allowed them to win the points in the paint battle, 60-42.
The Warriors (4-0) were led by Stephen Curry, as he tallied 37 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Draymond Green also recorded a triple-double, accumulating 18 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks. Klay Thompson amassed 17 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals while Kevon Looney led the bench with 12 points and 13 boards.
The Trail Blazers (0-4) were led by Meyers Leonard, who provided a career-high 30 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Damian Lillard accrued 28 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. C.J. McCollum totaled 26 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two blocks while no other player had more than 10 points or three assists.
Golden State will await the winner of the Toronto-Milwaukee series to see who they play in the NBA Finals.
It's rare to see a four-game sweep in the conference finals but that was the case for Golden State here. It wasn't easy by any means though, as Golden State trailed throughout and had to win in overtime. In fact, the Trail Blazers either led or tied for the entirety of the second half, as the Warriors overcame a 17-point second half deficit to win. Golden State held Portland to just 22 points in the fourth quarter and the overtime, as they outscored them by 10 points, 32-22. The key for the Warriors was their rebounding, as they out-rebounded the Blazers, 56-38. That allowed them to win the points in the paint battle, 60-42.
The Warriors (4-0) were led by Stephen Curry, as he tallied 37 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Draymond Green also recorded a triple-double, accumulating 18 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks. Klay Thompson amassed 17 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals while Kevon Looney led the bench with 12 points and 13 boards.
The Trail Blazers (0-4) were led by Meyers Leonard, who provided a career-high 30 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Damian Lillard accrued 28 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. C.J. McCollum totaled 26 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two blocks while no other player had more than 10 points or three assists.
Golden State will await the winner of the Toronto-Milwaukee series to see who they play in the NBA Finals.