NBA Finals: 5 keys to victory for the Warriors and Cavaliers

  • 8 years ago
Three-point shooting: The Cavs made 134 3s in the first two rounds of the playoffs, setting an NBA record, as did Klay Thompson for hitting 11 three-pointers in game six of the Western Conference Finals. Second-quarter comebacks: When you have two elite superstars who can pick apart a defense, like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it's almost a given that no lead is safe. Draymond Green must facilitate: Green was taken out of his element against the Thunder, but he must be on top of his passing game vs the Cavs. LeBron James' versatility on D: The King's gift of being able to guard every position on the floor is one that few have, so seeing James on Curry at times throughout the fourth quarter will probably be a recurring theme throughout the Finals. Irving and Love's pick and roll: Having a forward who can stretch the floor and drain threes is a blessing for an offense. When Irving and Love are in sync, the Cavs will be tough to stop.