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.

Curry had a 3-pointer to open the second half and Golden State led by as many as 37 points the rest of the 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