Trail Blazers Fall to Warriors: Overreactions on Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Yang Hansen
Golden State coach Steve Kerr changed the starting lineup, helping the Warriors hold off Portland in a 129-123 win during the 2025 NBA preseason opener.
- On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Golden State Warriors secured a 129-123 win over the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA preseason matchup held in San Francisco.
- Portland will be missing three key players—Lillard, Henderson, and Williams III—who are all sidelined while recovering from injuries.
- Shaedon Sharpe scored 22 points and Toumani Camara added 14, while rookie Yang Hansen fouled out during his debut.
- Portland committed 33 fouls to Golden State's 25, with Jrue Holiday notching 7 assists and five Warriors each recording 3 assists.
- Golden State’s preseason continues Sunday on the road against the Lakers, while Portland evaluates young talent and new roster additions.
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Trail Blazers fall to Warriors: Overreactions on Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Yang Hansen
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Golden State 129, Portland 123
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