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Analysis: Warriors dominate the second half in 114-111 win over Portland

After their win in Game 1 of the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Warriors looked like they were ready to roll over the Portland Trail Blazers on their way to another NBA Finals. Though the Warriors would be without Kevin Durant, they still looked like the better team and a Game 2 win was a foregone conclusion. But the Trail Blazers had other designs, playing much better in Game 2 and leading by as many as 17 points in the first half on their way to a 15-point halftime advantage. But in the second half the real Warriors showed up, controlling the game on offense and defense to get the 114-111 win and secure a 2-0 series lead for the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.