NBA: Blazers Vs. Warriors Game Analysis

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Blazers vs. Warriors: A Tale of Two Cities (and a Whole Lot of Curry)

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors have always had a bit of a rivalry, even if it's not quite as intense as, say, the Lakers and Celtics. But this season, with both teams looking to make a playoff push, the rivalry got a whole lot more interesting. And let's be real, the main reason for that is one guy: Steph Curry.

The "Chef" was cooking up a storm against the Blazers, dropping 32 points with a ridiculous 7 three-pointers. It was like he was playing a different game, and honestly, it made you wonder if the Blazers even had a chance. It's not like Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum were slouches either - Lillard put up 29 points, but it just wasn't enough against the sheer firepower of the Warriors.

What went wrong for the Blazers? Well, it's gotta be said, the defense was a bit... lackluster. I mean, the Warriors were shooting lights out, but the Blazers weren't doing enough to make things tough. They were letting Curry get his shots off too easily, and you just can't do that against a guy who can literally shoot the lights out from half court.

What did the Warriors do right? Besides having Steph Curry, they were just clicking on all cylinders. They were sharing the ball well, getting open looks, and hitting their shots. They also did a great job of taking care of the ball, limiting turnovers, and giving their defense a chance to get out and run. That kind of synergy is hard to stop, and you can see why they're one of the favorites to win the championship.

Looking forward: The Blazers are still a good team, but they've got to figure out how to slow down the Warriors. If they can't find a way to contain Curry and the rest of the Golden State offense, they're gonna be in for a long, tough season. And trust me, no one wants to be on the receiving end of another Steph Curry masterclass.