Post by NJTank on Jun 14, 2016 10:15:34 GMT -5
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Kyrie On
Facing elimination down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers turned to their dynamic duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to keep their hopes of a NBA Championship alive. The Warriors came into the game down a man after Draymond Green was suspended for a flagrant foul in their Game 4 win in Cleveland on Friday. It was clear early that the Warriors sorely missed Green's defensive presence as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving seemingly were scoring at will. The Warriors managed to stay in the game in the first half thanks to a strong performance from Klay Thompson, who led Golden State with 37 points and had six three pointers. However, after the score was tied at the half 61-61, the Warriors went cold, losing Andrew Bogut to an injury. Meanwhile LeBron and Irving continued their attack each scoring a game high 41 points the first time two teammates scored 40 in NBA Finals Game as the Cavaliers won 112-97.