Chaos theory - Warriors 110, Blazers 104

Your Warriors held it down at home against the upstart Blazers - keeping themselves relevant before heading out on a busy road trip.

Box Score

It was a good weekend for the Dubs. They calmly dispatched the Sixers on Friday , and earned an excellent win against the Blazers tonight.

Portland has been problematic for the Warriors this season, dominating their first two match ups. This game was different. The Dubs ran wave after wave of different looks at the Blazers, consistently out hustling them and keeping one step ahead all four quarters.

Brandan Wright started his second game in a row and he made an immediate impact. He was a jolt of energy for a team that has looked sluggish at the beginning of games for most of the season. Jughead was everywhere on the court, grabbing 6 rebounds (3 offensive) and pouring in 8 points before being subbed out. He didn’t look jittery at all and did everything we need him to with Andris recovering. Captain Jack also started off in fine style, hitting 3 threes and adding 11 points total in the first.

The Blazers kept it close for entire game and even got up by 2 early in the fourth, but the Warriors were able to impose their chaotic style and pull back ahead each time their lead was threatened. They kept the energy high on defense and challenged almost every possession, racking up fast break points and keeping Portland back on their heels.

Monta had yet another gloriously efficient night, going 9-16 for 22 points, dishing 6 and grabbing 10 big boards. Captain Jack was on fire, ending the game with 29 points (6 threes) and 9 rebounds. Baron struggled for his second game in a row, but his teammates made sure he didn’t have to try and play the hero.

The Dubs started and ended the game strong. They got big plays from everyone and look hot heading into an important week of road games. It’s a back-to-back with Atlanta and Charlotte on Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday off, and then Miami and Orlando on Friday and Saturday.

Denver lost to the streaking Rockets tonight, giving us a small bit of breathing room in the standings, but things are still tighter than gnat booty in the West.