The Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tonight. Seth Curry, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson, CJ McCollum, and Kevin Durant will power this series, but the ability of each team to gain traction underneath their big engines may depend on more subtle nuances. As you settle in for Game 1, here’s a look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team, plus six factors that could turn the series for the underdog Blazers.
The Stats
Golden State Offense
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The Warriors own an impressive number of top five statistics.