Warriors rout Clippers 132-105 to take 2-1 series lead

LOS ANGELES, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Kevin Durant scored 38 points, Stephen Curry added 21 in the Golden State Warriors' lop-sided win over Los Angeles Clippers 132-105 for a 2-1 lead in the NBA first round playoff series.

The Warriors began the game on a 22-9 tear and went on to shoot 73 percent from the floor in the first quarter.

Durant made all five of his field goals and both free throws for 12 points, helping the Warriors build a 19-point lead.

Kevon Looney, filling in for injured DeMarcus Cousins, shot 4 for 4 in the first period, dunking three times in a row.

Game 4 is on Sunday at Staples Center.