--The Warriors hadn't beaten Portland seven consecutive times at

home since the expansion Trail Blazers lost their first nine games in

Oakland from 1970-73.

--The Warriors have won two in a row for the first time this season.

--The Warriors hit 45.0 percent of their shots. They are now 4-0

when shooting 45.0 percent or better.

--The Warriors went 19-for-19 from the free-throw line in the

fourth quarter and 33-for-35 overall (94.3 percent). They hadn't

topped 80 percent in any of their first 10 games.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "This is obviously a very sad day for the game of

basketball, whether you are associated with the NBA, college or high

school ranks. A countless number of coaches and players benefitted

from Pete's tutelage over the years and will be indebted to him for

the expertise and wisdom that he provided." -- Don Nelson, commenting

on the death Monday of legendary coach and basketball consultant Pete

Newell.