Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY

The Warriors did it again, using a big third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and run past the Blazers 110-99 for a commanding 3-0 series lead.

Draymond Green admitted that the uncertainty over the future of the Warriors’ dynasty has given him extra motivation to clinch another title.

Golden State stormed back from 17 points down, and Andre Iguodala sealed a 114-111 victory with a steal on Damian Lillard in the closing seconds.

It’s time for the Portland Trail Blazers to get nasty because, hey – if not in the Western Conference finals vs. the Golden State Warriors, when?

With Durant sidelined for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Steph Curry and the Warriors looked more like champions than they have all season.

With Kevin Durant out injured, Steph Curry took over Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, scoring 36 points in the Warriors’ win over the Blazers.

The Blazers-Nuggets series has been a modern classic from the outset, a thrilling, competitive bout between two teams that have so much to like about.

Golden State has lost its rhythm and momentum against Houston, but Draymond Green doesn’t think it will be a problem to turn things around back home.