NBA – Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
NBA – What numbers so far show?
Key points and comparison:
- Warriors played 6 pre-season games, won all Wohoo…i.e. 100%. Yes, Trail Blazers won only 2 but, played only 3 as well (lesser opportunities). However, win rate was 66%
- Warriors attained average of 112.7 (113) points during 6 games, Trail Blazers 109.3 (109)
- Warriors scored highest 132 points against Los Angeles Lakers on October 19. Trail Blazers highest was 124 against Utah Jazz on October 19
- Warriors scored lowest points against Los Angeles Clippers on October 06 i.e. 91. Trail Blazers scored lowest 99 against Los Angeles Clippers on October 12
NBA – Pre-season Performance of Opponent Teams:
-
- While in lowest scoring game by any opponent, Warriors were able to restrict Los Angeles Lakers to 74 on October 19, Trail Blazers restricted Sacramento Kings to 85 on October 14
- In a game wherein opponent scored highest, Sacramento Kings on October 10 scored 112 against Warriors and, Los Angeles Clippers 101 on October 12 against Trail Blazers
Gist of it:
Considering 100%-win rate, ability to restrict opponent’s points, good average points of 113 against opponent’s average of 95, Warriors have an edge in the game. However, Trail Blazers due to lesser opportunity (having played only 3 pre-season games so far) may not be rightly analyzed. They may also give a surprise…and everyone loves surprises, except Warriors….
Here is a data table for you:
Also Read:
NBA – Pacers Vs Pistons – Analytical Predictions October 24
NFL – Jaguars Vs Packers October 27 Winner Predictions