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🚀 Trail Blazers Start Fast, Finish Strong
The Portland Trail Blazers’ Summer League squad came out firing and never looked back, dominating the Golden State Warriors in a wire-to-wire win in Day 7 of the NBA 2K26 Summer League.
🗨️ “We wanted to set the tone early — defense, transition, and ball movement.”
— Blazers Summer League Head Coach
📊 Final Score
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 26 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 95 |
| Warriors | 12 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 72 |
💥 Portland led by as many as 27 points, with defensive stops fueling transition buckets.
⭐ Player of the Game: Scoot Henderson
| Stats Line |
|---|
| 22 PTS – explosive off the dribble |
| 7 AST – crisp playmaking |
| 5 REB – crashing the glass |
| +18 +/- – floor general energy |
🎯 Shot 9-of-15 from the field, including 2 clutch threes. Controlled tempo. Controlled outcome.
📈 Other Standouts – Blazers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | Great weakside defense |
| Ibou Badji | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | Rim protector, high motor |
| Rayan Rupert | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | Strong slasher & defender |
💤 Warriors Struggle to Find Rhythm
Despite solid effort from Brandin Podziemski (15 PTS, 6 REB), the Warriors lacked offensive flow and defensive answers.
| Team Stats Comparison |
|————————|————————|
| FG% | Blazers: 48% / Warriors: 38% |
| Fast Break Points | Blazers: 20 / Warriors: 8 |
| Turnovers | Warriors: 17 (converted to 22 PTS) |
📉 Golden State never recovered from a 14-point first-quarter deficit.
🧠 What It Means
🧩 Scoot looks ready to lead from day one in the regular season
🔐 Portland’s defensive versatility (Rupert, Badji, Murray) looks playoff-scheme ready
📉 Warriors need better ball control and on-court communication
🧾 Editor’s Take
The Blazers sent a message. This isn’t just a young team getting reps — it’s a team building identity: fast, tough, fearless.
If Summer League is about showing promise, Portland just showed purpose.
