Golden State overcomes LeBron James’ 44 points, takes Game 1 of the NBA Finals (Ball Don’t Lie)

It was a regulation classic, and an overtime bummer. The Golden State Warriors dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the extra frame during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, taking the contest by a 108-100 mark after Cleveland completely fell apart in the final five minutes. NBA MVP Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 26 points, as the Cavs watched helplessly as point guard Kyrie Irving limped badly to the locker room in overtime with what appears to be the latest in a string of injuries to the All-Star. Irving had been brilliant throughout the game, keeping the Warriors on edge with crafty drives and expert passing, and his block of Stephen Curry late in regulation in what appeared to be an easy and wide open layup helped secure Cleveland's chance at an extra frame. LeBron James, working mostly in Michael Jordan-styled isolation plays in the post, added a personal career Finals-high with 44 points, but it wasn't enough as Golden State pulled away in what was previously a close and contested affair. James missed his first three shots in overtime as the Warriors got back to whipping the ball around offensively, as a miss and turnover by Irving prior to his departure led to easier scores for...