NBA 2018-19: Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers: 3 Talking Points

#1 Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant's strong outing

Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant led the Warriors past the Blazers. Credit: Daily Express

The Warriors did not feel Curry's absence in this game at the Oracle Arena as Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 63 points on the night on a red-hot 25-41 shooting, including a decent 6-for-14 from the three-point line.

Durant started the proceedings with a pull-up jumper from mid-range, before following it with yet another one from his favorite area. He finished the night with 32 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Durant was +23 on the night and also had 2 steals along with 3 of the Warriors' 11 blocks.

Klay Thompson began the game with a turnaround jumper in the face of CJ McCollum and followed it up with an elbow jumper. With 6:35 remaining in the first quarter, Thompson knocked down a three-pointer for a four-point play to give the Warriors a one-point lead.

Thompson finished the night with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and went 4-for-9 from beyond the arc. This was Thompson's third game with 30 or more points this season.