It was Game 1 of the matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers. The poised Warriors were heavily favored to beat the hungry Blazers, but the Blazers gave a good fight in the series opener. At the midway point of the third quarter, the Warriors were precariously holding on to a one-point lead.

Pushing the ball up the court, Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson committed a...