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Warriors Rout Short-Handed Blazers Behind Melton’s 23 and Curry’s 11 Assists

Portland’s loss of Deni Avdija created a playmaking void, letting Golden State’s depth and spacing take control.

Overview

  • De’Anthony Melton led Golden State with 23 points off the bench as Stephen Curry posted a season-low seven points with a season-high 11 assists.
  • The Warriors piled up 34 assists and forced 22 turnovers, pairing ball movement with high-volume three-point shooting to break the game open early.
  • Portland played without Deni Avdija, who missed his first game of the season with back soreness, and Jerami Grant also sat; Shaedon Sharpe scored 19 in the loss.
  • Golden State built a 67-41 halftime lead, briefly saw the margin cut to 12 in the third quarter, then closed comfortably with starters resting late.
  • The win moved the Warriors to 22-19 and eighth in the West, denied Portland a season sweep after three earlier wins, and left the Blazers at 19-22.