Golden State Warriors roll to opening win over Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Final
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combine for a season-low 20 points
Stephen Curry’s “Strength In Numbers” supporting cast made all the timely shots and all the difference for the defending champions in game one of the NBA Finals.
Steph just had one of those nights, just wasn’t going in. He had some turnovers. It happens
Draymond Green had 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Shaun Livingston scored a personal postseason best of 20 and Golden State’s bench came up big as the Warriors beat LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night to move three wins away from a repeat title.
Curry, the MVP, and Splash Brother Klay Thompson? They totaled – gasp! – 20 points between them on 8-for-27 shooting, each knocking down a late 3-pointer.
“Steph just had one of those nights, just wasn’t going in. He had some turnovers. It happens,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “Even the best players in the world have bad nights. But it didn’t hurt us, because of our bench and our overall play with our defensive effort and taking care of the ball.”
It didn’t matter this time. Golden State’s bench outscored the Cavs’ reserves 45-10 in the opener of this finals rematch.
