The Golden State Warriors took the first meeting of this Western Conference Semifinals series 118-106 on Sunday. The first half saw a total of 116 points, and I think both teams will be off to a quick start in tonight's match-up.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Warriors Looking To Prove A Point - Golden State's chances of winning a back-to-back NBA titles was talked down after losing Stephen Curry to a knee injury. The Warriors have not slowed down though, determined to show critics they can manage just fine without their MVP. Klay Thompson has stepped up and buried seven 3-pointers en route to a game-high 37 points in Game 1 of the series while Draymond Green chipped in with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. The Warriors offense has not suffered without Curry and Portland will likely struggle to get stops tonight.

2. Previous Meetings - Defense is not the top of the agenda when these two teams meet. The over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings overall and each of the past four meetings at Oracle Arena have gone over the total.

3. X-Factor - Klay Thompson is 21-of-36 from 3-point range in the last three games.

Selection: This is a play on POR@GS 1st Half to go OVER the total (8*)