Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors – NBA Preview – April 11, 2025
The Golden State Warriors visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at the Moda Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00PM ET. This is the third meeting between these teams this season, with Golden State winning both previous games, including a 130-120 win on March 10.
Golden State enters the game at 47-33 and sits seventh in the Western Conference. Portland is 35-45 and has been eliminated from playoff contention. The Warriors have won eight straight games against the Blazers and 12 of the last 13 matchups.
Warriors Preview – Must-Win to Avoid the Play-In
The Warriors are coming off a close 114-111 loss to San Antonio on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, and Stephen Curry had 30, but Golden State blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. Despite the loss, the team is 23-8 since trading for Butler earlier this season.
Golden State ranks fourth in the league in assists and three-pointers made per game. Curry is averaging 26.9 points and 4.9 threes per game. Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski continue to play important roles in rebounding and playmaking. The Warriors are scoring 113.9 points per game while allowing 114.4.
Golden State is 23-17 on the road this season and has covered the spread in 40 of 80 games overall. They are also top 10 in offensive rebounding and steals. The Warriors are still in the hunt for the No. 4 seed, but a loss could drop them into the play-in tournament.
Blazers Preview – Short-Handed but Competing
Portland has been playing without most of its starting lineup. Simons, Grant, Ayton, Henderson, and Avdija all remain out. In their last game, the Blazers lost in overtime to Utah but showed effort behind a career-high 37 points from Shaedon Sharpe.
The Blazers have gone 14-27 on the road and 21-18 at home. They rank near the bottom of the league in turnovers and free throw shooting. Sharpe has stepped up with 18.5 points per game on the season, and young players like Rayan Rupert and Dalano Banton are getting extended minutes.
Portland averages 113.9 points per game and gives up 114.4. They shoot 36.2% from three and average 15.9 turnovers per game. With their top scorers sidelined, they are relying on players like Thybulle, Camara, and rookie big man Donovan Clingan, who had 10 points and 9 rebounds against Utah.
Betting Prediction
Golden State has dominated this series, including a 140-104 win to start the season and a 130-120 victory in March. Portland is without five key players, including three of its top scorers. The Blazers are young and inexperienced, and it’s shown late in games.
The Warriors still have playoff seeding to fight for and should be locked in. Golden State has covered in 19 of its last 30 fourth quarters and plays well on the road. Curry and Butler should control the pace, and the Warriors should handle this game from start to finish.
Pick: Golden State Warriors -8 over the Portland Trail Blazers
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