Preseason debut ends with ejection! Yang Hansen off the bench scores 4+4+1; Curry’s 11 points lead Warriors to a 21-point comeback over the Blazers

On October 9th Beijing time, the Blazers faced the Warriors on the road in their 2025-26 preseason opener. This was also the NBA preseason debut for the Blazers’ 16th overall pick and Chinese player Yang Hansen. Playing as a substitute, Yang recorded 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, but fouled out after 6 personal fouls. The Blazers eventually lost 123-129 as the Warriors completed a 21-point comeback.

Statistics

Blazers: Sharp with 22 points and 6 rebounds, Kamara 14 points, Avdija 14 points and 8 rebounds

Warriors: Curry scored 11 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Butler 12 points, Moody 10 points, Hield 13 points, Poole 20 points

Background Information

The Blazers’ 16th pick, Yang Hansen, averaged 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks in four Summer League games, showcasing his versatile skills. The game against the Warriors was also Yang’s NBA preseason debut. The Warriors won their first preseason game 111-103 over the Lakers, with both Moody and Curry scoring in double digits. Coach Kerr mentioned that the team planned to field all veterans against the Blazers, expecting slightly increased playing time for each player compared to the first game.

Game Recap

At the start, both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm until Klingen’s put-back at 9:50 broke the deadlock. Curry quickly responded with a spectacular and-one, while Kamara’s two three-pointers helped the Blazers open an 11-4 lead. At 8:11, Yang Hansen entered off the bench; despite intense defense, he struggled, losing a pass to a steal and tripping during defense. After nearly 6 minutes, he was subbed out for rest. The Blazers used a 13-0 run to lead 39-25 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, when the Warriors cut the gap to 10 points, the Blazers called a timeout. At 8:34, Yang returned, grabbing a rebound immediately, but missed a subsequent three-pointer. By halftime, the Blazers led 73-57 over the Warriors.

In the second half, at 7:25, Yang cut to the basket, received a pass, and scored his first preseason point with an easy layup. A few plays later, he grabbed an offensive rebound and converted a put-back, extending the Blazers’ lead to 18 points. The Warriors fought back with strong inside and outside shooting. After three quarters, the Warriors trailed 78-97. In the final quarter, the Warriors launched an 18-5 run to narrow the gap to 6 points. In a crucial moment, Chris Murray hit two baskets to steady the Blazers. Poole and Quell combined for three three-pointers, bringing the Warriors to 109-112. With 1:35 remaining, Yang was called for an offensive foul, his sixth personal foul. At 2:37, Spencer’s and-one gave the Warriors the lead. Following Poole’s layup and Quell’s three-pointer, the Warriors secured the victory, completing a 21-point comeback.

Starting Lineups

Blazers: Jrue Holiday, Shaden Sharp, Tumani Kamara, Jerami Grant, Donovan Klingen

Warriors: Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford, Moses Moody