Dominate 1st quarter helps Warriors sweep Trail Blazers

Scoring 45 points in the 1st quarter was more than enough for Golden State as Stephen Curry led the team with 37 points to help the Warriors knock out and sweep the Portland Trail Blazers, 128-103, in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Kevin Durant, who returned to action after suffering a strained left calf in Game 1, finished with 10 points in just under 21 minutes. All of Golden State's starters ended the night in double figures.

Entering the conference semifinals, the Warriors await the winner of the L.A. Clippers/Utah series, which is currently tied at two.


NBA PLAYOFFS - CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
ON THE VERGE
- Houston 3, Oklahoma City 1 (Game 5 this Tuesday night in Houston)
- Toronto 3, Milwaukee 2 (Game 6 this Thursday night in Milwaukee)

MORE TO COME
- L.A. Clippers 2, Utah 2 (Game 5 this Tuesday night in Los Angeles)
- San Antonio 2, Memphis 2 (Game 5 this Tuesday night in San Antonio)
- Boston 2, Chicago 2 (Game 5 this Wednesday night in Boston)
- Washington 2, Atlanta 2 (Game 5 this Wednesday night in Washington)