"If it feels as if Golden State plays Portland every few weeks, there is a reason for that. Counting the preseason, Golden State will be facing the Trail Blazers for the eighth time in the past 12 months. when the teams square off in a game with a rare 8 p.m. start time. Though they have played three times already this regular season, figuring out how to beat the Blazers is something Golden State has yet to do."
"The Warriors have struggled against the Pacific Northwest's lone team this season, going 0-3 against a franchise whose head coach, Chauncey Billups, is away from the team and facing federal charges following gambling allegations. Led by the 6-foot-8 Deni Avdija at point guard, the Blazers have rolled out a supersized lineup that is second in the league in offensive rebounding (13.9 offensive boards per game). The Warriors, who often play three- or four-guard lineups, have been gashed by a Blazers front line."
Golden State will face Portland again, the eighth meeting including preseason in the past 12 months, with three regular-season losses so far. The Warriors are 0-3 against Portland this season and have surrendered more than 120 points in each matchup. Portland emphasizes length and athleticism with a supersized lineup led by 6-foot-8 Deni Avdija at point guard and an interior presence in Donovan Clingan, ranking second in the league in offensive rebounds (13.9 per game). Avdija is sidelined by a back injury, and Jrue Holiday will provide a more conventional look at point guard. Golden State's offense remains potent with Steph Curry averaging 40.3 points per game.
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