LeBron James is facing his fifth defeat in seven NBA Finals appearances, and it’s tough to put a positive spin on that record. Golden State leads Cleveland 3-1 going into Game 5.
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Stephen Curry’s disappearing act is the biggest mystery of the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors suddenly have reason to worry after being blown out in Game 3 on Wednesday at Cleveland.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, outscored by a combined 48 points while dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals, find themselves on the butt-end of a joke.
Instead of a classic NBA Finals opener, the Cleveland Cavaliers turned in a performance that was a colossal disappointment. LeBron James was upstaged by Golden State’s Shaun Livingston.
The NBA Finals should deliver soaring TV ratings and a strong wagering handle. The odds say the series probably will end painfully for the people of Cleveland.
Westgate oddsmaker Jeff Sherman is siding with LeBron James and the Cavaliers to get revenge in an NBA Finals rematch. The price on Cleveland is plus-175 to win the series.
It was fun to watch while it lasted. But after an historic run, Stephen Curry is jogging on hurt and tired legs, and the end appears to be near for the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry has injury concerns. But the Warriors should be more worried about Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and an Oklahoma City team playing with house money and no fear heading into the Western Conference finals.
This was supposed to be the end of the Kevin Durant-Russell Westbrook era in Oklahoma City. Instead, the old Spurs finally hit the wall.
An injury to Stephen Curry was reason for the Golden State Warriors to be worried. But things can change, sometimes dramatically and suddenly, and now the defending NBA champions are actually catching a lucky break.