NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from the Golden State Warriors' revenge win over the Portland Trail Blazers

Warriors lead the four-game season series 2-1 now
Warriors lead the four-game season series 2-1 now

#3 The Warriors' Big Three took over in a night full of technical fouls

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Kevin Durant currently has the most points (1,059) in the 2018-19 season so far
Kevin Durant currently has the most points (1,059) in the 2018-19 season so far

The Warriors had been going through a rough patch of their own, with the cogwheels just not combining enough to produce maximum efficiency on any given night.

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But this game against the Blazers witnessed signs of rejuvenation.

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The Warriors Big three comprising of Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson scored 25, 25 and 32 points respectively, dominating from the word go. Each of them played at least 33 minutes each and combined for 14 assists and four steals.

Kevon Looney was the only other Warrior in double figures as the rest of the roster played audience to the mesmerising game-play between the three bonafide All-stars.

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Andre Iguodala heaved the ball at the end of the first half, which eventually landed into the stands. The refs deemed it a 'hostile act' which warranted Iggy's ejection from the game, much to the dismay of the visitors.

The players' agitation towards referees was evident throughout the 48-minutes of play as they handed out a total of six technical fouls, three each to both teams.

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