The Golden State Warriors (37-28) caught fire from beyond the arc and cruised to their 10th win in 11 games, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers (28-38) with a 130-120 victory on March 11.
Golden State Warriors Top Performers:
Jimmy Butler 15 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 50.0 FPS
Butler has been a steady rebounder and playmaker since joining the team and delivered another strong all-around performance today, recording his second triple-double this season and first for a Warriors player. However, he couldn’t maintain his offensive streak after scoring 25+ points in each of his last two games. Nevertheless, his fantasy value continues to rise as the postseason approaches.
Buddy Hield 20 PTS | 6-9 3PT | 7 AST | 38.9 FPS
Hield rediscovered his shooting touch after struggling in his last two outings. He also recorded seven assists, though that’s likely an outlier. Inconsistency has been a recurring issue for him this season, so it’s best to monitor him for now.
Gary Payton II 26 PTS | 11-16 FG | 1 BLK | 34.9 FPS
Payton isn’t known for his scoring, but he’s provided a spark in three games this month and delivered a very efficient performance today, going 4-for-6 from three to set his career high in points. While he’s unlikely to replicate this effort, his defensive impact makes him a solid streaming option as long as Podziemski remains out.
Quinten Post 11 PTS | 7 REB | 3 BLK | 33.4 FPS
Post hasn’t been at his best offensively this month, but he’s still contributing from three. Lately, he’s also showing a more well-rounded game, boosting his rebounding numbers while also providing good stocks.
Stephen Curry 24 PTS | 3 AST | 2 STL | 32.9 FPS
Curry remains dominant in offense, maintaining elite production from three and at the line this month. However, his overall output is trending downward, with rising turnovers becoming a concern. His hot shooting will also be tested in a tough three-game stretch ahead.
Portland Trailblazers Top Performers:
Deni Avdija 34 PTS | 16 REB | 6 AST | 62.2 FPS
Avdija put on a show in his return after missing their last two games, delivering an efficient scoring performance and recording his second 30-point double-double this month. However, with their season already over, sustaining this level of production seems unlikely. Still, he should remain a strong scoring option while also contributing in rebounding and showing growth as a playmaker.
Donovan Clingan 15 PTS | 6 AST | 4 BLK | 46.8 FPS
Clingan has taken over the starting role with Ayton potentially out for the season, and while he delivered a strong offensive performance today, consistency remains an issue. However, his reliable rebounding and shot-blocking make him a valuable contributor even on off-nights.
Anfernee Simons 32 PTS | 6-10 3PT | 2 STL | 38.9 FPS
Simons has been on fire lately, scoring 30+ points in four of his last five games. However, his overall value is taking a hit with his declining rebounding and assist numbers.
Shaedon Sharpe 9 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 24.4 FPS
Sharpe scored 18+ points in six straight games in recent weeks while key players rotated in and out of the lineup. He thrives as a scorer with big minutes but couldn’t sustain his production in the last two games despite steady playing time. While he compensated with a more well-rounded effort, that’s not his strength, making it unlikely for him to maintain that level of performance consistently.
Toumani Camara 7 PTS | 4 STL | 1 BLK | 24.2 FPS
Camara’s offensive struggles continue, as he failed to reach double digits for the third straight game. His contributions in other areas have been inconsistent too, but he’s making up for it with solid defensive numbers.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Scoot Henderson 12 PTS | 4 AST | 1 STL
Scoot has been struggling offensively this month, with his three-point shooting needing serious improvement. However, he still managed to post a decent point total in five of his last six games. On the downside, his playmaking has been less effective while he continues to commit a high number of turnovers.
