The Golden State Warriors made a hot start in the Western Conference finals, brushing aside the Portland Trail Blazers 116-94 victory last night behind a tremendous performance from Stephen Curry.

Curry exploded for a game-high 36 points on nine made three-pointers while Klay Thompson contributed 26 points.

The Warriors, who now hold a 1-0 lead, will host the Trail Blazers in Game 2 on Thursday.

Meanwhile on the Eastern Seaboard the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks will meet in game one of the Eastern Conference Final tonight in