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Warriors Defeat Trail Blazers to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Golden State's win sets up a decisive final game against the Clippers to secure a top-six seed in the Western Conference.

Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings dribbling the ball has it knocked away from behind by Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on November 29, 2023 in Sacramento, California
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Overview

  • The Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-86, improving their record to 48-33 and maintaining sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
  • Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 24 points, seven assists, and perfect free-throw shooting, stepping up as the team's primary scorer.
  • Stephen Curry played through a sore thumb, scoring 14 points despite briefly leaving the game after an injury in the first quarter.
  • The Trail Blazers, already eliminated from playoff contention, were significantly undermanned, missing key players like Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, and Scoot Henderson.
  • The Warriors' playoff fate hinges on their final regular-season game against the Clippers; a win guarantees a top-six seed, while a loss could force them into the play-in tournament.