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Golden State Warriors: 4 winners and 2 losers from thrilling season opening win

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring and getting fouled on the play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of their game at Chase Center on October 15, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring and getting fouled on the play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of their game at Chase Center on October 15, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers: Winners

Stephen Curry

As many expected, the Warriors’ offense was surrounded by Curry. In the first half, Curry, as was typical last season, sat for the first half of the second quarter. In that span, the Warriors scored just nine points.

The second half changed most of that as Jordan Poole caught fire. However, despite his so-called “trash” performance, Curry ended with his first triple-double since 2016. He ended with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

It was a terrific, selfless performance from Curry.

Moses Moody

It didn’t seem like the Golden State Warriors were going to give either of their two lottery picks much time to start the season. As the rotation narrowed down to around ten players, Moody wasn’t expected to be one of them, but he was and scored his first NBA basket.

Moody ended the game with 6 minutes, 2 points, and 2 rebounds.

Jordan Poole

After going 0-for-4 from deep in the first half, Jordan Poole’s confidence was never shaken. He continued to shoot, and the ball eventually found the bottom of the net. The third-year Poole ended the game with 20 points and 4 threes.

Until Klay Thompson returns, Poole is the team’s clear-cut second-best scorer.

Nemanja Bjelica

I thought Bjelica looked slow defensively in the preseason, and while his defense was far from ideal, Steve Kerr was able to mask it, not often putting him on Anthony Davis. Bjelica was then able to rack up 15 points in 26 minutes, recording a team-best +20.

He was 6-for-7 from the field with a team-high 11 rebounds as well. It’s just an overall great showing as he consistently made the right play. Arguably sealing the game with his pass to Andrew Wiggins for a made three-pointer.

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The Warriors are now 1-0, and they’ll take the court again on Thursday as they welcome the Los Angeles Clippers for Golden State’s home opener.

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