Get live updates, news and analysis on Friday at 7 when the Warriors play the Blazers in Portland in a tough back-to-back without star Stephen Curry.
The Warriors (51-14) will try to avenge a 123-117 loss in Portland right before the All-Star break that featured Damian Lillard’s 44-point explosion. It’s the last time the Warriors have lost as they enter Friday’s game on a seven-game winning streak.
However, the Blazers (39-26) have won eight straight games, beginning with their Valentine’s Day win over the Warriors. Portland last played on Tuesday when it smoked the New York Knicks 111-87 behind 37 points from Lillard, who’s averaging 35.