Posted on 06/10/2016 10:00:42 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The Warriors are one win away from posting back-to-back NBA championships.
Powered by a second-half comeback, the defending champions vanquished the Cavaliers 108-97 Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena.
The victory gives the Warriors a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They can close it out Monday night with a win in Game 5.
Four Warriors scored in double figures, with Stephen Curry pouring in 38 points to lead the way. Klay Thompson put in 25, with Harrison Barnes tossing in 14 and Andre Iguodala adding 10 off the bench.
The Warriors were 17-of-36 from 3-point distance, while holding the Cavs to 6-of-25 behind the stripe in dealing Cleveland its first home loss of the postseason.
In a game that featured 18 lead changes and 14 ties, the Warriors trailed by as much as eight before coming back to outscore the Cavs 58-42 in the second half.
Kyrie Irving scored 34 points to lead Cleveland, while LeBron James totaled 21 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. STANDOUT PERFORMER NBA Finals: Warriors Beat Up on Cavaliers in Game 2 The Splash Brothers opened the doors, and their teammates followed.
Curry’s line: 38 points (11-of-25 from the field (7-of-13 from beyond the 3-point stripe), six assists and five rebounds. He played 37 minutes and was plus-11 for the game.
Thompson’s line: 23 points (7-of-14, 4-of-9) and four rebounds. He played 39 minutes and was plus-11.
Green’s line: 9 points (2-of-8, 0-of-3), team-high 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots and two steals. He played 42 minutes and was plus-15.
Barnes’ line: 14 points (5-of-11, 4-of-5), eight rebounds and two assists. He played 40 minutes and was plus-6. TURNING POINT
After James slammed through a follow shot to give Cleveland an 83-81 lead with 10:21 remaining, the Warriors went on a 12-1 run to go up 93-84 with 5:56 remaining.
The run was punctuated by a Barnes 3-pointer, which forced a Cavs timeout. Cleveland never got closer than seven the rest of the game.
INJURY REPORT
Warriors: F Kevon Looney (L hip surgery) was listed as out and, along with F Brandon Rush (healthy), placed on the inactive list. Cavaliers: F Kevin Love (concussion) was listed as questionable prior to clearing NBA Concussion Protocol and being declared active one hour before tipoff. C Sasha Kaun (healthy) and G Jordan McRae (healthy) were placed on the inactive list.
WHAT’S NEXT
Game 5 is set for Monday night at Oracle Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. PDT.
LeBron was one assist shy of a triple-double, but disappeared in the 4th quarter with the game on the line. ...outside of some layups in garbage time.
Warriors had a higher 3-pt. % than overall FG%. That right there won the game for them.
This series is over. No way GS can lose 3 straight.
who are you rooting for Nick? I have been hoping for a Cleveland win...
I agree.. it is almost completely over..
Hyper-pituitaries squeaking around a floor stolen from taxpayers.
Do you realize that if GS somehow loses the series, they would have as many losses in the post-season as in the regular season?
I am rooting for the Warriors. I like the players, but I don’t really like the ownership or the management, except for Jerry West. This team would not have enjoyed the success they have without Mark Jackson. He is the reason for their success.
Very entertaining game. The scrappy Warriors just plain out-hustled them down the stretch.
Golden State is clearly the better team. Looks like I’ll be going to another parade next week!
LeBron was stupid to fire a winning coach.
See you there!
When will LaBron announce that he wants to play for the Warriors next season?
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so glad they got rid of that stinking pale face coach in favor of this new flavor coach...he’s done so well....NOT!
The Warriors did the opposite. Got rid of their good black coach, for a mediocre white one.
I heard Blatt is now coaching in Turkey. Dangerous place for a Jewish feller. ...or for any infidel, for that matter. Hope he keeps his head over here.
Fortunately the Warriors and the Sharks do not play in the same arena.
Has it ever happened?
(NBA/NHL Finals in the same arena)
Earlier playoffs are surely more common.
if not for what James did, I'd be for Cleveland because I'm a Dellavadova fan from his college days....
This team, GS, might cap one of the greatest seasons in the history of professional sports.
Actually, a lot of players were slipping during game 3 in Cleveland, because a non-NHL hockey team is still playing there.
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