Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe each poured in 35 points as the Portland Trail Blazers ended a three-game slide with a 136-131 win over the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 14, 2025, in Portland. Stephen Curry scored 48 points, drilling a season-high 12 three-pointers — the NBA-leading 28th time he has hit 10 or more threes in a game. The finish featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter, highlighted by Toumani Camara’s alley-oop dunk that briefly tied the game and late free throws from Grant that sealed the result. The game was added to the schedule after both clubs were eliminated from the NBA Cup earlier in the week.
Key Takeaways
- Final score: Trail Blazers 136, Warriors 131. Portland snapped a three-game losing streak.
- Top scorers: Jerami Grant 35 (including a season-high seven 3-pointers), Shaedon Sharpe 35, Stephen Curry 48 with 12 three-pointers.
- Curry’s 12 triples marked his season high and his 28th career game with 10+ made 3s, an NBA-leading total.
- Critical sequence: Deni Avdija’s two free throws with 19.9 seconds left put Portland up 132-129; Moses Moody’s dunk cut it to 134-131 before Grant’s free throws closed the game.
- Draymond Green committed eight turnovers (four in the third quarter) and received a technical foul; he had returned to the lineup after missing a game for personal reasons.
- Portland led by as many as 11 (34-23) late in the first quarter; Golden State led 62-61 at halftime and by nine (79-70) early in the third.
- Stephen Curry was playing in his second game back after missing five with a left quadriceps contusion; he had 39 points in Golden State’s 127-120 loss to Minnesota on Friday.
Background
The game arrived on an unusual schedule: both Portland and Golden State had been eliminated from the NBA Cup earlier in the season, creating an added regular-season date to reschedule. The Blazers entered seeking to stop a three-game losing streak; Golden State was attempting to stabilize after a loss to Minnesota three nights earlier when Curry returned from a quad contusion. Roster availability and recent absences had been storyline threads: Curry’s return from injury and Draymond Green’s brief absence for personal reasons affected rotations and matchups.
Portland’s offense has leaned more heavily on perimeter scoring this season, with Sharpe emerging as a primary shot-creator next to Grant’s multi-positional scoring. Golden State remains heavily dependent on Curry’s volume shooting and playmaking, despite defensive lapses and turnover issues, particularly in transition. Both clubs have been experimenting with lineups while managing minutes around injuries and the compressed calendar, which framed the urgency of this matchup for each coaching staff.
Main Event
Portland jumped out early, building a 34-23 edge late in the opening quarter after a Caleb Love three-pointer gave the Blazers their largest early cushion. Golden State chipped away and took a narrow 62-61 lead into halftime, largely on Curry’s perimeter shooting. In the third, Curry hit back-to-back threes to push the Warriors’ largest lead to that point at 79-70, while Draymond Green’s turnover problems began to mount.
The fourth quarter turned into a back-and-forth exchange. Toumani Camara’s alley-oop dunk from Donovan Clingan tied the score at 121 for Portland, but Curry immediately answered with a three and a subsequent layup to regain momentum for Golden State. Portland then nudged ahead at 127-126 before Curry again tied or took control with another triple; the lead shifted multiple times in the decisive minutes.
In the final sequence Jerami Grant converted a basket and a free throw to give Portland a one-point advantage, and Deni Avdija’s two free throws with 19.9 seconds remaining extended the margin to 132-129. Moses Moody’s dunk with 13.2 seconds left trimmed the deficit to 134-131, but Grant’s late free throws closed out the 136-131 result. Grant finished with a season-high seven made 3-pointers, a big factor in Portland’s win.
Analysis & Implications
Statistically, Portland’s win underscores the Blazers’ ability to generate scoring from multiple sources: two players (Grant and Sharpe) reaching 35 points apiece is a potent offensive outcome and eases pressure on role scorers. Grant’s seven makes from deep represent both a personal season high and an offensive blueprint for Portland — spacing the floor while creating mismatches inside. Golden State’s defense struggled to contain contemporary pick-and-rolls and timely drives, allowing several second-chance opportunities late in the shot clock.
For Golden State, Curry’s 48-point output and 12 threes are an offensive highlight but also mask team-level issues: eight turnovers by Green and other miscues created extra possessions for Portland. When a single player accounts for a high share of offensive production, defensive lapses elsewhere become more consequential. The Warriors will need cleaner ball security and more consistent secondary scoring if they hope to convert Curry’s high-volume nights into wins.
From a roster-management perspective, the game offered data for coaching staffs about late-game rotations and trust distributions. Portland’s ability to close with Grant at the line signals confidence in his usage in clutch minutes. For Golden State, managing Green’s fouls and turnovers while balancing his defensive value will be a continuing challenge; the team must weigh Green’s playmaking and defensive versatility against the risk of costly miscues in critical stretches.
Comparison & Data
| Player | Points | 3-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | 48 | 12 |
| Jerami Grant (POR) | 35 | 7 (season-high) |
| Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | 35 | — |
The table isolates the three primary scoring performances that shaped the game. Curry’s 12 triples accounted for much of Golden State’s late-game comeback potential, while Grant’s seven threes provided Portland with sustained spacing and late-game free-throw opportunities. Sharpe’s 35 points complemented Grant’s scoring load and forced the Warriors to defend multiple threats, a decisive factor in the final possession sequences.
Reactions & Quotes
Coaches and analysts pointed to late-game execution and turnover margins as the deciding elements, noting how Grant’s late free throws and Portland’s ability to generate open shots were decisive. Postgame commentary emphasized the contrast between Curry’s individual brilliance and team-level turnovers.
Jerami Grant finished with 35 points, including a season-high seven 3-pointers, and hit the free throws that clinched the game.
Box score / Game recap
Observers also highlighted Curry’s efficiency from deep despite returning from a quad contusion, calling the performance evidence that he remains the league’s premier long-range threat even when returning from injury. Analysts stressed that Curry’s volume can keep Golden State competitive, but team support is essential to close games.
Stephen Curry scored 48 points and made a season-high 12 three-pointers in his second game back from a left quadriceps contusion.
Game recap / Team notes
Fans and social feeds focused on the late drama and on Draymond Green’s turnover count, with many noting that his eight turnovers (four in the third quarter) were unusually damaging for a player who usually influences the game by controlling tempo and facilitating defense.
Draymond Green had eight turnovers and was assessed a technical foul, a statistical factor that contributed to momentum swings in the third quarter.
Official box score
Unconfirmed
- The long-term status of Stephen Curry’s left quadriceps contusion beyond standard day-to-day protocols has not been publicly clarified by the team.
- The specific personal reasons for Draymond Green’s missed game were not disclosed by the Warriors and remain private.
- Any adjustments to future rotations based on Tuesday’s performance have been suggested by analysts but not officially announced by either coaching staff.
Bottom Line
Portland’s 136-131 victory on Dec. 14, 2025, was driven by balanced scoring from Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe and timely late-game execution. Grant’s season-high seven 3-pointers and clutch free throws proved decisive against a Golden State team that leaned heavily on Stephen Curry’s transcendent scoring night. The result halts Portland’s three-game skid and offers the Blazers momentum as they handle a compact schedule.
For Golden State, the performance reinforced Curry’s ability to carry an offense but also highlighted structural issues: turnovers and inconsistent secondary scoring undermined otherwise elite shooting. Both teams face quick turnarounds — Golden State at Phoenix and Portland hosting Sacramento on Thursday night — so coaching adjustments and player recovery will be central to how each club responds in the coming days.
Sources
- ESPN game recap — media/recap
- Associated Press NBA hub — news wire/league coverage