Mark Jackson impressed with his Warriors after stifling Blazers

Next time the Warriors lose a game after going off script and falling in love with the beauty of offense, Mark Jackson won't have to sermonize about the significance of defense and ball safety.

All the coach needs to do is gather the Warriors around the big screen TV and click on the video of their 103-88 dismantling of the Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

The Warriors (27-18) shot only 41.8 percent from the field, won anyway. They shot fewer free throws, won anyway. They were outrebounded, won anyway.

That's what can happen when you play terrific defensive and commit only nine turnovers.

"We held an elite team to 33 percent (shooting) and their lowest scoring output of the year, (which) says a lot about our defense," Jackson said.

-- Monte Poole, CSNBayArea.com