Los Angeles (AFP) - The Golden State Warriors produced a scintillating fightback to overpower the Portland Trail Blazers and take a stranglehold on their Western Conference semi-final series.
The reigning NBA champions overturned an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to outscore their opponents 34-12 and clinch a 110-99 win at the Oracle Arena.
The victory gives Golden State a formidable 2-0 lead heading into game three in Portland on Saturday.
With Stephen Curry missing once more with a knee injury, it was left to Klay Thompson to provide the offensive threat.
The 26-year-old had an off night, missing 13 of 20 shots, but came good when it mattered with five three pointers to finish with 27 points.