Warriors Fans Celebrate Dominant Season-Opening Win Over Trail Blazers

The Golden State Warriors comfortably dispatched the Portland Trail Blazers 139-104 in a dominant showing.

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The Golden State Warriors have carried their 6-0 preseason record into an opening night 139-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors were led as a collective unit, with a majority of the starters getting an early rest. This dominant showing has prompted fans to celebrate what could be a promising season.

The Warriors were led by a sensational shooting performance from Buddy Hield, who scored 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3P) in just 14 minutes of action. Stephen Curry had a well-rounded 17 points (4-10 FG), nine rebounds, and 10 assists in 25 minutes. Andrew Wiggins put up 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3P) and four rebounds. Moses Moody also contributed with 15 points (5-11 FG) in the win. 

Hield’s performance had Warriors fans getting extremely excited for what this season could be.

“Buddy Hield is better than Klay Thompson. Warriors upgraded,”  said a fan excited by Buddy Hield’s start to life on the Warriors.

“Buddy Hield saved my life,” said another fan glad to have a sniper like Hield on the squad.

“Buddy Hield said he’s going for 6MOY off rip,” said one fan predicting a run at Sixth Man of the Year for the shooter.

Fans are hoping that the Warriors can have a comeback year after missing the Playoffs last season, with an adjusted role for Curry and an Andrew Wiggins’ re-emergence being key for the franchise.

“I hope the Warriors run through the league this season. I’m tired of the disrespect,” said a Warriors fan hoping this season changes the narrative around the franchise.

“If Wiggins is ‘22 Wiggins then I have high hopes for the Warriors this year,” said a fan impressed by Andrew Wiggins in this opening contest.

“Wiggins back and Curry finally resting in 4th quarters,” said one excited fan.

“I’m so glad Steph back at point guard. That CP3 sh*t last year ruined the season for me,” said one fan happy to see Curry embracing a traditional point guard role again.

The Trail Blazers looked uncompetitive after the first six minutes of the first quarter, with the rebuilding franchise simply not being able to match up to the Warriors. 

Scoot Henderson put up 22 points (7-18 FG) off the bench and was their leading scorer. Their best player was Deni Avdija, who had 15 points (4-10), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in the loss. Jerami Grant put up 16 points (6-18 FG) while Anfernee Simons had 15 points (5-12 FG).

The Warriors defense looked incredibly solid tonight despite Steve Kerr experimenting with rotations, employing big lineups like Draymond Green and Trayce-Jackson Davis alongside Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, and Stephen Curry, as well as multi-guard lineups when Curry played alongside Hield and Brandin Podziemski.

The Blazers were held to 36-92 (39.1%) from the field in the loss, while the Warriors scored at will with 48 field goals made on 93 attempts (51.6%), going 20-48 from three-point land (41.6%). If they can sustain this level of offensive panache, they will be legitimate contenders for a top-six seed in the West.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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