Slow-starting Warriors rue chance to deliver decisive blow

By Frank Pingue CLEVELAND - A sluggish start to Game Three cost the Golden State Warriors a chance to move within a win of a second consecutive NBA title and could ultimately prove to be the turning point in their Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers raced out to a 9-0 lead in the opening minutes of Wednesday's encounter and went on to enjoy a comfortable 120-90 wire-to-wire win that cut their deficit in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. Golden State, who had their lowest scoring game of the NBA playoffs, essentially were unable to create much offense against a Cavs team that was vastly improved from the squad that were embarrassed during the first two games of the Finals in Oakland.