The Portland Trail Blazers completed their 2022 Preseason Schedule by losing in an avalanche to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors sat their starters, but still decimated the Damian Lillard-less squad.
Given the nature of the game, we’ll keep this recap short and relatively painless. Heavy on the “relatively”.
What Happened
Both teams started hot, making baskets at a steady clip, but the Trail Blazers began to fall behind in the second quarter when their youngsters got some extended run. Normally, this would not be cause for concern, but the Warriors weren’t exactly fielding their best five either.