San Francisco (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 14, 2026 – The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 on Tuesday night at Chase Center. Stephen Curry scored seven points on 2-for-9 shooting but dished out 11 assists in the victory. De’Anthony Melton led the bench with 23 points as Golden State built a 26-point halftime lead.
Jimmy Butler contributed 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Warriors, who improved to 21-19 overall and 13-6 at home. The Trail Blazers, missing leading scorer Deni Avdija due to lower back soreness, fell to 19-21 and snapped a potential recovery after losing to New York on Sunday.
Warriors Build Commanding First-Half Lead
The Warriors opened the game strongly, making 14 of 22 field goal attempts including 8 of 15 from three-point range, to establish a 38-24 lead after the first quarter. They extended the advantage to 67-41 at halftime, marking their largest halftime margin of the season at 26 points.
ESPN reporter Danny Emerman noted the Warriors’ dominance early, observing Portland’s depleted roster struggling to respond. Danny Emerman said in X post,
“Warriors led by as much as 29. In complete control. Depleted Portland going through the motions. Then GSW starters allowed a 19-5 run to start 2H. A Jrue Holiday layup was about to make it a 10-point game. But Holiday passed up the layup and Warriors responded with 7-0 run.”
Warriors led by as much as 29. In complete control. Depleted Portland going through the motions.
Then GSW starters allowed a 19-5 run to start 2H. A Jrue Holiday layup was about to make it a 10-point game.
But Holiday passed up the layup and Warriors responded with 7-0 run.
— Danny Emerman (@DannyEmerman) January 14, 2026
Moses Moody hit a three-pointer at the 5:54 mark of the first quarter, moving him past current Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy for 12th place on the franchise’s all-time three-pointers list with 364. Portland struggled early, committing turnovers and facing foul trouble as reported in game accounts.
Golden State maintained control in the second half, outscoring Portland significantly to secure the 22-point victory.
Stephen Curry’s Playmaking Shines Amid Scoring Dip
Stephen Curry finished with seven points on 2-for-9 field goals but provided elite facilitation with 11 assists, his second double-digit assist game of the season and 148th of his career. As reported by Janie McCauley of Associated Press, Curry’s passing set up key scores, including a 23-foot three-pointer assisted by Jimmy Butler III in the third quarter.
ESPN’s Nick Friedell summarised the Warriors’ balanced attack on a night Curry struggled from the field. Nick Friedell said in X post,
“Warriors take care of business — beat Blazers 119-97. Warriors had five players in double figures. Melton had 23 points. Warriors had 34 assists. Warriors win on a night Steph was just 2 for 9 from the field and had seven points. He chipped in 11 assists.”
Warriors take care of business — beat Blazers 119-97. Warriors had five players in double figures. Melton had 23 points. Warriors had 34 assists. Warriors win on a night Steph was just 2 for 9 from the field and had seven points. He chipped in 11 assists.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 14, 2026
Curry’s off night from scoring did not hinder the Warriors, who relied on balanced contributions. He added to the team’s defensive efforts, contributing to Portland’s inefficient shooting at 36-for-83 (43.4 percent).
Key Contributions from Warriors Bench and Starters
De’Anthony Melton led all scorers with a season-high 23 points off the bench, his fifth double-figure game in the last six and second 20-plus performance. Jimmy Butler III scored 16 points efficiently while adding six rebounds and five assists.
Gui Santos recorded a career-high four steals, bolstering the Warriors’ defense that forced turnovers and contested shots effectively. Draymond Green contributed with steals, including one on Shaedon Sharpe in the third quarter, as noted in play-by-play logs.
Gary Payton II added points with a reverse layup assisted by Curry, helping maintain the lead. Jrue Holiday and Moses Moody also featured in the rotation, with Moody’s milestone three highlighting the first quarter.
Warriors vs Trail Blazers Detailed Player Statistics
De’Anthony Melton topped the Warriors with 23 points on efficient shooting, alongside contributions from Jimmy Butler’s 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Stephen Curry recorded seven points and a game-high 11 assists, while Moses Moody added key threes in a multi-point effort.
Shaedon Sharpe paced Portland with 19 points, followed by Caleb Love’s 17 points and seven assists. The Warriors shot 47-for-89 (52.8 percent) from the field and dominated from beyond the arc at 15-for-35 (42.9 percent), per ESPN box score data.
Portland managed 36-for-83 (43.4 percent) shooting with poor three-point accuracy, as Golden State forced 15 turnovers leading to 22 points off turnovers. Rebounding favoured the Warriors 48-39, with Draymond Green and Gui Santos contributing defensively including four steals each.
Where to Watch Warriors and Trail Blazers Next Games
Fans can catch the Warriors’ next matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday via TNT national broadcast and local RSN coverage through NBC Sports Bay Area. Streaming options include NBA League Pass, ESPN app, and Sling TV for out-of-market viewers.
Portland hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, available on regional sports networks like Root Sports Northwest and NBA TV. Additional streams appear on NBA.com, FuboTV, and YouTube TV, with full listings confirmed on official team sites and ESPN schedules.
Trail Blazers Struggle Without Key Players
Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 19 points, while Caleb Love added 17 points and seven assists. The Trail Blazers had won all three prior matchups against Golden State this season but entered short-handed, starting two-way players in place of Deni Avdija, their leader at 26.1 points per game.
Portland shot poorly overall, missing critical threes and committing turnovers that allowed Golden State transition opportunities. Toumani Camara and Sidy Cissoko missed key shots in the third quarter as the Warriors pulled further ahead.
The loss marked Portland’s second straight defeat, ending momentum from a prior five-game winning streak before the New York setback.
Game Context and Western Conference Standings
Golden State snapped a one-game skid following a 124-111 home loss to Atlanta on Sunday, which had ended a three-game home winning streak. The Warriors sit third in the Pacific Division at 21-19 (.525), 3.5 games behind the Lakers.
Portland holds fourth in the Northwest Division at 19-21 (.475), 14.5 games behind Oklahoma City. Both teams had split previous encounters, with Portland winning the most recent on December 14, 2025, 136-131, despite Curry’s 48 points in that game.
Curry’s Career Scoring Milestones Overview
Curry continues to build his legacy with franchise records, including all-time threes where Moses Moody recently passed a milestone Curry long dominated. His 148th career double-digit assist game underscores versatility beyond scoring peaks.
The Warriors’ victory highlighted team depth when Curry’s scoring dips below his typical output against familiar foes like Portland.
Warriors and Trail Blazers Next Match Schedules
The Golden State Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers again soon at Chase Center, followed by a matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday via Prime Video broadcast. Subsequent games include home contests versus Charlotte, Miami, and Toronto, with road trips to Dallas and Minnesota listed on official schedules.
Portland’s Trail Blazers welcome the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at home, continuing their Northwest Division schedule amid recent losses. Both teams face further Western Conference challenges, with the Warriors holding a rematch advantage over Portland in the coming weeks.
