Looking ahead to Game 2: Golden State vs. Cleveland (Ball Don’t Lie)
Previously, on Warriors vs. Cavaliers … Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a dead set classic, until just about every conceivable part of it fell apart. [ Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball ] Tied after three quarters, tied after four quarters, both squads pitched a thrilling back and forth throughout the second half after either side took turns dominating the first and second quarters. Cleveland's minimalist approach broke even against Golden State's five-man attack prior to a devastating final few minutes for the Cavaliers. Cleveland missed 12 shots over the last two minutes of regulation and then overtime prior to a harmless LeBron James lay-in in the final seconds of the contest, turning the ball over four times along the way. More deadening was the loss of Kyrie Irving to a fractured kneecap in what was just a two-point game midway through overtime, knocking the All-Star out for the series. Prior to that, Irving and James combined to form a killer duo. James went off for 44 points, the most he's ever scored in 28 career Finals games. Irving added a gutty 23 points before bowing out, as the rest of the Cavaliers managed just 33 points in...
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