Yang Hansen's debut: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 6 fouls leading to exit! Warriors overcome a 21-point deficit to beat the Blazers; Curry scores 11 in the first half.

On October 9th, Beijing time, the NBA preseason continued with the Blazers falling 123-129 at the Warriors’ home court, enduring a 21-point comeback loss. Yang Hansen debuted in the preseason, playing 21 minutes and 13 seconds off the bench, tallying 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, shooting 2-for-5 overall and missing both three-point attempts, along with 4 turnovers and fouling out after 6 personal fouls, ending with a -1 plus-minus. The Blazers led by as much as 21 points, but the Warriors successfully overtook them in the fourth quarter to complete a major comeback. Curry played only the first half, scoring 11 points.

Statistics

Blazers: Sharpe scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Kamara added 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, Grant contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals, Holiday had 4 points and 7 assists, Klingen had 4 points and 7 rebounds, Avdija posted 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, Murray scored 12 points with 4 rebounds, Wesley added 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, Reece had 9 points and 3 rebounds, Cook scored 9 points, Love added 6 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, and Yang Hansen finished with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Warriors: Curry scored 11 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished 3 assists; Butler had 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Moody contributed 10 points and 4 rebounds; Green scored 9 points with 1 rebound and 2 assists; Horford had no points but 2 rebounds and 2 assists; Poindexter led with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Hield scored 13 points with 4 rebounds; Claire added 14 points; Spencer had 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Jackson-Davis scored 6 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists; Bojemski contributed 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Richard scored 9 points.

Player of the Game

Poindexter stood out with a team-high 20 points for the Warriors.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Klingen scored on a putback, breaking the scoreless streak for both teams in the first two minutes. Sharpe hit a three-pointer, and Curry completed a three-point play. Kamara made two consecutive threes, and Draymond responded with a three-pointer of his own. Yang Hansen was subbed in and quickly committed a foul. Draymond hit another three, Sharpe scored a mid-range jumper, and Butler and Sharpe scored inside. Butler stole the ball from Yang Hansen, who fell while retreating on defense. Curry hit a three-pointer, pushing the Warriors ahead of the Blazers. Hield and Kamara exchanged threes. Yang Hansen assisted Murray on a layup. After Reece entered, he scored 8 straight points, sparking a 13-0 run for the Blazers. The quarter ended with the Blazers leading 39-25.

In the second quarter, Butler scored on a mid-range jumper, followed by points from Bojemski and Hield, as the Warriors responded with a 7-0 run, cutting the deficit to single digits. Klingen and Holiday scored layups, and Kuminga hit a three-pointer. Yang Hansen returned to the court while Sharpe knocked down consecutive threes. Yang Hansen attempted an open three that bounced off the rim. Grant hit another three-pointer, extending the Blazers’ lead to 17 points. Yang Hansen was called for traveling, then Poindexter hit a three, and Draymond and Curry exchanged assists, but the Warriors still trailed by 10. Sharpe scored 7 straight points, Avdija made a three-pointer, and the Blazers widened the gap again. At halftime, the Blazers led 73-57.

By halftime, three Blazers players had reached double digits: Sharpe with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Avdija with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; and Kamara with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Yang Hansen played 10 minutes in the first two quarters, going 0-for-1 shooting, with 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, and 1 foul. The Warriors also had three players in double figures: Butler with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Curry with 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; and Hield with 10 points.

After the break, the Blazers replaced Holiday with Wesley, while the Warriors took out all their starters. Hield hit a three-pointer, and Kamara scored on a layup. Yang Hansen was subbed in again and quickly scored on a basket inside, marking his first preseason field goal. Less than two minutes later, Yang Hansen made a putback for two more points. He later attempted another three-pointer after an outside opportunity but missed again. When Yang Hansen was taken out, Billups patted his head in encouragement. Reece scored inside, and Moody hit a three-pointer. The third quarter ended with the Blazers leading 97-78.

In the final quarter, Claire and Santos hit back-to-back threes. Cook also scored a three-pointer, and Ro and Richard added points, cutting the Warriors’ deficit to 8. Yang Hansen came back in and picked up his third personal foul. Poindexter made two free throws, and Murray scored 5 straight points to stabilize the Blazers. Spencer caused Yang Hansen’s fourth foul. Yang Hansen missed a reverse layup. Poindexter hit consecutive threes, and Claire also made a three, bringing the Warriors within 3 points. Yang Hansen was called for an offensive foul while driving to the basket, his fifth foul. Spencer converted a and-one play, giving the Warriors the lead. Luyper hit a three-pointer, Yang Hansen committed another foul and fouled out with six fouls. Claire scored 5 straight points, Cook made two free throws, and Richard sank all four of his free throws. Ultimately, the Warriors completed the comeback and defeated the Blazers.

Starting Lineups

Blazers: Holiday, Jayden Sharpe, Grant, Kamara, Klingen

Warriors: Curry, Moody, Butler, Green, Horford