Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berth
PORTLAND, Ore. - Draymond Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime as the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year with a 119-117 victory on Monday night to sweep the Portland Trail Blazers.
Stephen Curry added 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He and Green became the first teammates to have triple-doubles in the same playoff game.
The Warriors will face the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between Toronto and Milwaukee.
Damian Lillard, playing with separated ribs, had 28 points and 12 assists for Portland. He missed a 3-point attempt as time ran out in the extra period. Meyers Leonard added a career-high 30 points along with 12 rebounds.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds the ball after being whistled for a penalty during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard gestures to the crowd during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, top, dunks over Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
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