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NBA: Golden State 108, Portland 94

Published: Nov. 21, 2009 at 1:16 AM

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Monta Ellis keyed a Golden State comeback by scoring 32 points Friday and the Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 108-94 win over Portland.

The Trail Blazers lost for just the second time in nine games.

Portland took an eight-point lead after one period, but could score just 15 points in the second while falling behind by four at halftime.

Golden State outscored the Trail Blazers 25-19 in the final quarter to end a three-game losing streak and win for only the fourth time this season.

Ellis also handed out seven assists while Anthony Morrow contributed 24 points. Anthony Randolph had 17 and Corey Maggette 13.

Rudy Fernandez scored 17 to lead Portland.

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