Warriors clinch first Pacific Division title in 39
The Warriors have secured the first of what they hope will be several banners for Oracle Arena by season's end.Golden Statedefeated the Trail Blazers, 122-108, in Portland on Tuesday night to clinch itsfirst Pacific Division
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