Time slipped quietly by like a white colt flashing past, and before long, May 16 had arrived.
In San Francisco, the magnificent Oracle Arena stood ready, as the highly anticipated first game of the Western Conference Finals was about to tip off: the Golden State Warriors versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
"Tweet! Tweet!" The sharp whistle rang out like a battle cry, instantly igniting the crowd's passion.
The game was officially underway!
From the opening tip, both teams' star players were like powder kegs set alight, going all out and unleashing their full power.
They had only one thought in mind: win this game!
Neither side wanted to hold anything back. They were determined to give it their all and settle the score.
The Golden State Warriors worked together seamlessly, especially with their three-point game, which was firing on all cylinders.
The Oklahoma City Thunder also played well, but they still trailed their opponents slightly at the end of the first quarter.
In the end, the Golden State Warriors led the Oklahoma City Thunder by four points, 28–24.
Among the many Golden State Warriors players, Harrison Barnes was in the best form.
He was like a sharp sword, unstoppable on the court.
He made all three of his shots in the first quarter, including both of his three-pointers, and easily scored eight points, playing a major role in his team's lead.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder focusing most of their defensive attention on the Splash Brothers, the other players had more room to shine.
If the Golden State Warriors players could make the most of these hard-won shooting opportunities, the Oklahoma City Thunder would pay a heavy price.
And in the first quarter, the Golden State Warriors did exactly that. Harrison Barnes seized his chances with precision and made the