The Trail Blazers’ pregame hype video was narrated by Bruce Lee’s famous “Be water, my friend” quote. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. The game didn’t exactly flow like water, but the tide eventually turned the Warriors’ way.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, left, drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, center, and forward Andrew Wiggins, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

After a slow start, the Warriors ran away with the season-opener against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 139-104