Steph Curry Leads Warriors to Game 1 Win Over Blazers Steph Curry scored 36 points in the first game <br />of the Western Conference finals, as the Golden State Warriors defeated <br />the Portland Trail Blazers 116-94. Warriors star Kevin Durant missed <br />his second consecutive game after injuring his right calf during Game 5 <br />of the Western Conference semifinals. Klay Thompson added 26 points for the Warriors, <br />while Draymond Green scored 12 points. Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 19 points, <br />but he also had seven turnovers. The Warriors, who are seeking their <br />third consecutive NBA championship, are now three wins away from their <br />fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. The Warriors and Blazers will meet in Game 2 <br />of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.
