NBA Finals: 3 Takeaways from the Cavs’ Game 1 Loss
By Reece Helms
Jun 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and center Tristan Thompson (13) speaks the media after game one of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
After a week of waiting, the NBA Finals finally tipped off on Thursday night.
Game 1 was a classic.
- LeBron James took over the game, scoring 44 points, and nearly outscored Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as they combined for 47.
- Kyrie Irving looked healthy (played 44 minutes) for the most part, finishing the game with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists
- Tristan Thompson had 15 rebounds
- Timofey Mozgov scored 16 points
If I told you all of that before the game started, it would feel like a safe bet to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers won the game? All of that is part of the recipe for a Cavs win, right?
Well, that was not the case in Game 1. Cleveland STILL lost.
This is about the only explanation I can come up with:
LOL at lebron and jr smith that's what happen when you flick your wrist u loose games Lil B cooking dance for champions ask harden - Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) June 5, 2015
I decline to comment on Lil B’s tweet, as I do not want him putting any kind of curse on me, or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Here are 3 takeaways from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors:
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