Blazers Lose as Warriors Show Why They are the Defending Champions

It's hard to imagine what the score might have been like had Stephen Curry been in the game.

With their leader on the bench, the Golden State Warriors dominated the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the Western Conference Semifinals.

The final score, 118-106, makes it seem much closer than it was,

Klay Thompson, who spent more than a decade of his childhood growing up in Lake Oswego, led the Warriors with 37 points.

Thompson had seven three-pointers, making him the first NBA player in history to go three straight games with at least seven three-pointers in each game.

The Warriors led by more than 20 at times.

The Blazers, who are 5-20 in Golden State since the start of the 2003-04 season, have had success against the Warriors.

In February, Portland won 137-105 in Portland, with Damian Lillard leading the way with 51 points,

Lillard let Portland again - this time with 30.

But it was not enough.

Lillard and CJ McCollum were held to 13 for 43 combined.

Game 2 is Tuesday night - also in Golden State.

Since Curry was injured, Golden State has outscored opponents by 80 points.