The Golden State Warriors (13-13) hit the road to face the Portland Trail Blazers (9-16) in a Northwest Division tilt where the Splash Brothers’ shooting meets Portland’s youth movement amid a shared mediocrity in the West. Golden State, clinging to .500 after a rollercoaster December, looks to exploit the Blazers’ porous defense, while Portland—winners of two straight—eyes an upset buoyed by home cooking and Anfernee Simons’ hot hand. With Curry probable but monitored, and Portland’s frontcourt battered, this could devolve into a three-point barrage or a turnover-fest. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The 19,393-seat arena, opened in 1995 and renovated in 2009, has been a mild fortress for the Blazers this season (6-7 home), where they’ve shot 38.2% from deep but allowed 118.6 PPG.
Broadcast options include NBC Sports Bay Area (for Warriors fans) and Root Sports Northwest, with national streaming on NBA TV and NBA League Pass.
Team Records and Standings
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Western Conference Rank | ATS Record |
| Golden State Warriors | 13-13 | 7-6 Home / 6-7 Away | 9th | 11-15 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 9-16 | 6-7 Home / 3-9 Away | 13th | 10-14-1 |
The Warriors teeter on the playoff bubble, with their offense ranking top-5 (118.4 PPG) but defense lagging (116.2 allowed). Portland scrapes the lottery, leaning on rebuild pieces but faltering in clutch moments (3-9 in close games).
Recent Team Forms
Golden State’s inconsistency shines through: explosive wins masked by blowout losses. Portland’s uptick features Simons’ scoring (28.4 PPG last 3), but rebounding remains a Achilles’ heel (39.8 RPG).
Golden State Warriors Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Warriors) |
| Dec. 12 | @ CLE | L 99-94 | 34.6% FG, 23.8% 3PT, 12 TOs |
| Dec. 8 | vs. SAC | W 128-114 | 51.2% FG, 39.8% 3PT, 10 TOs |
| Dec. 6 | vs. UTA | L 108-120 | 43.9% FG, 32.1% 3PT, 14 TOs |
| Dec. 4 | @ LAL | W 113-115 | 46.7% FG, 34.6% 3PT, 12 TOs |
| Dec. 2 | vs. CHA | W 132-102 | 55.3% FG, 45.5% 3PT, 8 TOs |
Form Summary: 3-2. Averaging 116.0 PPG while yielding 109.0 PPG. Threes fuel highs (15.4 made in wins), but cold nights (under 30% 3PT in losses) expose interior weakness (48.2 RPG allowed).
Portland Trail Blazers Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Blazers) |
| Dec. 12 | @ SAC | W 118-109 | 45.6% FG, 35.7% 3PT, 16 TOs |
| Dec. 8 | vs. NOP | L 120-143 | 43.2% FG, 31.6% 3PT, 15 TOs |
| Dec. 6 | @ DAL | L 104-118 | 41.8% FG, 28.9% 3PT, 13 TOs |
| Dec. 4 | vs. MIN | L 105-120 | 42.1% FG, 30.4% 3PT, 14 TOs |
| Dec. 2 | @ OKC | W 110-98 | 48.7% FG, 36.3% 3PT, 11 TOs |
Form Summary: 2-3. Averaging 109.4 PPG but leaking 117.6 PPG. Simons’ drives (24.2 PPG) spark wins, but turnovers (13.8 per game) and rebounding deficits (-5.2 margin) sink them.
Injury Report
Injuries test both benches: Golden State’s depth thins without Kuminga, while Portland’s bigs are decimated, forcing small-ball lineups.
Golden State Warriors Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Jonathan Kuminga | Out | Right Ankle Sprain |
| Quinten Post | Out | G League Assignment |
| Gui Santos | Out | G League Two-Way |
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Deandre Ayton | Out | Left Calf Strain |
| Robert Williams III | Out | Right Knee Soreness (Rehab) |
| Duop Reath | Out | Left Groin Strain |
| Donovan Clingan | Questionable | Right Wrist Tendinitis |
| Toumani Camara | Doubtful | Left Shoulder Impingement |
Ayton’s absence (16.7 PPG, 10.2 RPG) craters Portland’s paint; Kuminga’s out (16.1 PPG) elevates Green’s usage to 32+ MPG.
Key Player Matchups
Without Ayton, Portland shrinks inside against Golden State’s motion offense. Curry’s gravity pulls defenders, creating lanes for Portland’s wings.
Stephen Curry (GSW, 26.4 PPG, Probable) vs. Scoot Henderson (POR, 14.9 PPG): Curry’s off-ball wizardry (4.5 threes/game) exploits Henderson’s on-ball pressure; Henderson (5.8 APG) pushes pace but forces shots (3.2 TOs). Edge: Curry—over 25.5 points, 5+ threes.
Anfernee Simons (POR, 22.3 PPG) vs. De’Anthony Melton (GSW, 10.9 PPG): Simons’ pull-ups (2.8 threes/game) test Melton’s length; Melton disrupts (1.8 SPG) but lacks scoring punch. Edge: Simons—prop over 23.5 points in home hot streak.
Draymond Green (GSW, 9.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG) vs. Deni Avdija (POR, 15.6 PPG): Green’s passing (6.0 APG) carves mismatches; Avdija’s versatility (6.1 RPG) holds firm but tires vs. switches. Edge: Green—triple (7-7-7) likely.
Jerome Robinson (POR, 12.4 PPG) vs. Buddy Hield (GSW, 12.1 PPG): Robinson’s energy off bench vs. Hield’s shooting (3.4 threes/game); spot-up battle favors volume. Edge: Hield—over 2.5 threes.
Bonus Watch: Brandin Podziemski (GSW rookie) thrives in chaos, potentially 15+ points vs. Portland’s youth.
Series History
Golden State dominates all-time (106-59), winning seven of the last eight with Curry-era clinics. Portland’s last win (2023) was a fluke; recent games trend high-scoring.
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings:
| Date | Result | Key Notes |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | GSW 123-109 @ POR | Curry 37 PTS; 50% 3PT |
| Jan. 15, 2025 | POR 104-118 vs. GSW | Simons 28 PTS; Warriors rally |
| Nov. 24, 2024 | GSW 130-119 @ POR | Green triple-dbl; Over total |
| Apr. 9, 2024 | GSW 100-92 vs. POR | Defensive masterclass |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | GSW 123-105 @ POR | Curry 41 PTS, 9 threes |
Trend: Warriors 4-1 SU, averaging 119.6 PPG. Overs in 3/5; Golden State 5-0 ATS in series.
Betting Trends
Spread: Portland 6-3 ATS as home dogs; Golden State 4-6 ATS as road faves.
Totals: Warriors Overs in 52% (13/26); Blazers in 58% (15/25), series leans Over.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors – 4.5
Portland Trail Blazers 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 13, 2025
