Golden State Warriors defeat Portland Trail Blazers in preseason finale

The Golden State Warriors concluded their NBA preseason with a 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Chase Center, finishing the preseason with a 4-2 record. The game served as a final dress rehearsal for both teams before the regular season begins.

Key individual performances included 20 points from Stephen Curry and significant emotional leadership from Draymond Green. For Portland, Damian Lillard scored 23 points, while Deni Avdija contributed 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes of play.

The Warriors enter the season facing challenges regarding roster age and health. A recent study identified Golden State as the oldest team in the NBA, with an average age of 29.39 years. Additionally, the team is managing workloads for veterans like Curry and Green, while Kristaps Porzingis remains ruled out indefinitely due to health issues.

Portland finishes the preseason with a 3-1 record under rookie head coach Micah Nori. However, the team faces a difficult upcoming schedule, including 12 games against last season's playoff teams and a heavy road rotation.