The game started with Cleveland taking early control of the game. You could tell LeBron James (44 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast) was going to try to dominate on the offensive end of the floor to get the Cavs started. You could tell that the Golden State side of the floor was dealing with some nerves. Which they eventually got over. They benefited from some instant offense from Mo Speights, (8 pts in 8 min), when he entered the game you could feel the momentum swing toward Golden State's side.
The second and third quarters were back and forth. James continued to work the Golden State defense, but they refused to let him try to find any open teammates, they were going to make him take as many shots as he wanted. James and Stephen Curry (26 pts, 4 reb, 8 ast) exchanged shots in the 4th and the tight battle continued until the end, and James had the ball in his hands with a chance to win and couldn't make the shot.
Kryie Irving (23 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) He looked like his old self, being very active in transition and creating plays when he could. He didn't look like someone suffering from knee tendinitis. That all changed in overtime after attempting to cut his knee buckled and he was helped off the court and didn't return. Irving is having an MRI on Friday which will tell if there's been any damage inside the knee.
The Warriors tight defense in overtime was the difference, Cleveland didn't score the first 4 minutes of the 5 minute overtime session. This sets up for another exciting game on Sunday, I know where I'll be. Enjoy the game!
Catch the wrap-up of Game 1 Here
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