The Golden State Warriors face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 PM PT. The matchup takes place at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Golden State sits favored at -7.5 points over the struggling Blazers. This is a critical game for Portland trying to break a 4-game losing skid.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Warriors are 9-8 on the season. Portland sits at 6-9.
- Trail Blazers are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games against Golden State.
- Stephen Curry returns to the lineup after right ankle soreness.
- Portland has lost 4 straight. They’re 1-6 in their last 7 games.
- Vegas models give Warriors a 72% win probability at home.
Warriors Enter as Heavy Favorites
Golden State comes in as clear betting favorites. The -7.5 spread reflects Warriors‘ dominance at home. Stephen Curry returns after missing time, which strengthens Golden State‘s backcourt significantly. The Warriors sit at 9-8 and have found rhythm at Chase Center recently.
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The Trail Blazers enter town as 4-point underdogs on some books, though most have them at +7.5. Portland is in real trouble right now. They’ve dropped 4 straight games and look lost offensively.
Trail Blazers Struggling Badly
Portland’s season has hit a rough patch. The Blazers are 6-9 overall and 1-6 in their last 7 games. More concerning? They’re just 1-9 SU in their last 10 matchups with Golden State. That’s not a streak you want to be on.
The Blazers have averaged just 107.3 PPG in recent games against the Warriors. Scoring has been a problem. Plus, they’re giving up 122.5 PPG allowed on the season. That’s bottom-tier defense.
Head-to-Head Record and Key Statistics
| Statistic | Golden State | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 9-8 .529 | 6-9 .400 |
| Last 7 Games | 5-3 (Strong) | 1-6 (Struggling) |
| PPG Performance | 120.7 scored | 114.4 scored |
| H2H Last 10 | 9-1 SU | 1-9 SU |
| Spread | -7.5 to -9.5 | +7.5 to +9.5 |
The data tells a clear story. Golden State has dominated this matchup recently. Portland just can’t find answers against the Warriors. The 1-9 record in their last 10 is brutal.
What Could Give Portland Hope?
The Trail Blazers showed something earlier this season. They came back from 20 points down against the Thunder on Nov. 5. So they’re not completely lifeless. But that effort needs to happen at Chase Center against one of the West’s better teams.
Anfernee Simons leads Portland‘s scoring. Getting Simons going early matters. The Blazers also need their defense to show up. Allowing 122.5 PPG gets you beat every night.
Expect Golden State to control the game’s pace. Curry’s return matters. He’ll likely come off the bench initially, but his presence changes everything for the Warriors.
Why This Game Matters for Both Teams
For Golden State, it’s about staying home-strong. The Warriors need home court advantage as a weapon. Beating a struggling team matters for confidence. Plus, Curry’s return game should provide momentum as they move forward.
For Portland, it’s about survival. Every loss piles on. The Blazers need to snap their 4-game slide before the season spirals further. Playing a tough road game at Chase Center makes this incredibly difficult.
Don’t expect drama here. The Warriors should win convincingly. But Portland’s comeback against the Thunder showed they can fight back from deficits. Can Coach Chauncey Billups get that same energy on Friday night?
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