Damian Lillard had 31 points (16 in the first quarter) and 13 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 122-112.
The Trail Blazers took control with a 31-15 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 13.
The Warriors got within 100-98 on Marquese Chriss’ three-point play with 9:37 to play, but CJ McCollum answered with a driving layup, and the Warriors got no closer than 105-102.
Late in the fourth quarter, Carmelo Anthony had 2 steals, and the Trail Blazers scored 4 points off them.
McCollum scored 30 points, and Hassan Whiteside added 16 points (14 in the paint) and 23 rebounds. The Trail Blazers had 2 30-point scorers.
For the Warriors, D'Angelo Russell had 26 points and 7 assists. Chriss had 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
The Trail Blazers went 25 for 28 at the line to the Warriors’ 14 for 23. The Warriors forced 11 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Trail Blazers 46-23 off the bench.