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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119–97 on January 13 at Chase Center, a 22-point victory that fell well short of the Vegas total of 225.5 points. D. Melton led Golden State with 23 points, while J. Butler III added 16, as the Warriors shot 47.2 percent from the field and made 23 three-pointers to control the matchup. Portland's S. Sharpe scored 19 points and C. Love contributed 17, but the Blazers managed only 14 threes on 43.4 percent shooting overall. The Warriors' defensive prowess was evident in their 113.6 offensive rating paired with a suffocating 92.8 defensive rating, while Golden State's 16 steals disrupted Portland's offense, which committed 22 turnovers against just 20 assists. A decisive first quarter set the tone—Golden State's 38 opening points established an early cushion—and the Warriors' third-quarter output of 28 points maintained separation. Portland's 45 rebounds proved insufficient to overcome their offensive inefficiency and 22 turnovers. Golden State's balanced attack and defensive intensity positions them favorably in the Western Conference standings.
