Australian centre Andrew Bogut has put in a blinder as the Warriors claimed Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against Portland.

Bogut put on a defensive master class, as he finished with 12 rebounds and three blocks, as well as 10 points, in the Warriors' 118 to 106 win.

Klay Thompson top scored for Golden State with 37 points in the absence of Steph Curry, while Draymond Green recorded a triple-double, with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.