The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to bounce back in Game 2 when they face the Golden St Warriors from the NBA Finals on Sunday.
Start Time: 8PM ET
Location: Golden St
TV: ABC
Point Spread Odds: Golden St -6 1/2
Over Under Total: 207 points
Money Line: Golden St -290 and Cleveland +230 odds
Notes: Golden St goes up 1-0 in this NBA Finals series following the 104-89 home victory in Game 1 to Cleveland as a -6 point wagering favorite. The total finished at under 211 points.
The Warriors extended a six point lead after three quarters by outscoring the Cavs 30-21 in the final stanza. They shot 49.4% from the floor with 9 of 27 going in from three. Shaun Livingston off the bench lifted the team as he led the Warriors with 20 points hitting on 8 of 10 from the field. It was an off night for both Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry as they combined for 20 points and 8 of 27 shooting. The Warriors attempted only ten free throws for the game but still scored 54 points in the paint. Draymond Green had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Cleveland hit just 38.1% from the floor with 7 of 21 three pointers. Kyrie Irving had 26 points on 7 of 22 shooting. LeBron James had 23 points with 12 boards as he goes 9 of 21 from the floor. Kevin Love chipped in with 17 points and 13 rebounds. The Cavs got very little from their bench as they combined for ten points. The Cavaliers committed 17 turnovers in defeat and fell behind by as much as 20 points in the game.
