Big game: Golden State also knows how to defend
On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors did not need to show offensive to defeat Cleveland Cavaliers. On the occasion of the traditional Christmas Day, devoted to beautiful posters of the regular season, the defending champions have emerged for what constituted the first reunion between Warriors and Cavs since the 2015 Finals, won by the men of Steve Kerr . Without ever get above ten points ahead, Stephen Curry (19 pts 6/15, 7 rebounds, 7 wt) and others have left the best impression, facing a particularly awkward opponent (31.6% success for Cleveland) .
Again in the game at the break (45-42, 24th), LeBron James (25 pts) 10/26, 9 rebounds) and Cavaliers accused five points at the start of the final period (64-59, 36th ). The gap increased to ten points in the wake of two baskets scored by Klay Thompson (18 pts 6/18) and Draymond Green (see below). In the process, James signed two dunks and cons to reconcile his duty to four points (81-77, 46th). This is the moment chosen by Stephen Curry to shine with two penetrations to meet a long-distance shot JR Smith (14 pts, 4/8 three-point). A 85-80 and less than a minute to play, everything was still playable. LeBron James finally cracked in 13 seconds of the buzzer by not touching the circle on its long distance attempt. Golden State then validated his prestigious victory for the Christmas Day and sent any message to his rivals: the Warriors also know how to defend. What cut solutions to surprise the champion
Player:. Draymond Green no longer surprises
While “his” Warriors have not managed to find the address (41%, 27.8% three-point), Draymond Green dominated the meeting by his activity and versatility. Again very available inside benefited from the tight defense around Stephen Curry early in the game to quickly register 10 points, including two winning shots. He also argued sense rebound with 15 sockets (highest total of his team) while delivering 7 assists. A very complete game to allow Golden State to remain above
The stat. Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving clumsy
Kevin Love ( 5/16 10 pts, 18 rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (13 pts 4/15) were particularly clumsy three-point Friday night. The two stars Cleveland completed the evening with a disturbing 0/11. What stopping the awkwardness of their proven franchise in this sector (total 5/30, 16.7%). “ It was one of those evenings when it does not , evaded Kevin Love. I do not know whether you will live again an evening Kyrie and I will post a 0/11 three-point . “
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