The Golden State Warriors have made NBA history on multiple occasions, and on November 4th, 2018, they did it again. In their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Warriors made three different kinds of history in the first quarter alone, breaking records left and right.
The first record the Warriors broke was the most points scored in a single quarter, with a whopping 51 points. This surpassed the previous record of 50 points set by the Phoenix Suns in 1990. The Warriors were on fire, shooting 19-26 from the field and 10-13 from beyond the arc. It was an explosive start to the game, and one that set the tone for the rest of the night.
The second record that the Warriors broke in the first quarter was the most three-pointers made in a single quarter, with 10. This surpassed the previous record of nine three-pointers made in a quarter, which had been accomplished by four different teams. The Warriors were hitting from all angles, with Stephen Curry leading the way by hitting six three-pointers in the quarter alone.
The third record that the Warriors broke in the first quarter was the largest lead at the end of the first quarter, with a 33-point lead over the Blazers. This surpassed the previous record of a 32-point lead held by the Boston Celtics in 1958. The Warriors were dominant on both ends of the court, with their defense forcing the Blazers into turnovers and missed shots, while their offense was firing on all cylinders.
In addition to breaking records, the Warriors were also able to accomplish something else that had never been done before. They had five different players score at least 10 points in the first quarter, with Stephen Curry leading the way with 16 points. Klay Thompson had 13 points, Kevin Durant had 10 points, Damian Jones had 11 points, and Alfonzo McKinnie had 10 points. This was the first time in NBA history that five different players on one team scored at least 10 points in a single quarter.
The Warriors continued to dominate the Blazers throughout the game, finishing with a final score of 149-124. The game was a showcase of the Warriors’ offensive firepower and their ability to break records seemingly at will. While it was just one game, it was a reminder of why the Warriors are considered one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
