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In NBA Finals rematch, Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 89-83 on Christmas Day Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
“OAKLAND, Calif. – The anticipation, the suspense, the build-up to Friday’s Christmas Day Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors didn’t disappoint.
It was a back and forth affair. The atmosphere was rowdy. Matthew Dellavedova was booed viciously upon entering the game midway in the first quarter. There’s no love lost.
It had the feeling of an extension of their series in June and unfortunately for the Cavaliers, it garnered the same result: the Warriors coming away on top, 89-83 on Christmas Day at Oracle Arena.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James’ relative dud against Warriors on Christmas a good sign for Cavaliers’ future: Joe Vardon’s instant analysis Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
“OAKLAND, Calif. – LeBron James wasn’t fooling anyone when he tried to claim over and over that the Cavaliers’ Finals rematch on Christmas with the Golden State Warriors was just “one of 82.”
Of course this regular-season contest meant more than the others. It was no coincidence that for the first time all year James was out early at Oracle Arena for a personal shooting workout.
The result was not what James and the Cavs were looking for. They let a chance for a sliver of revenge slip away in an 89-83 loss to the Warriors when James had several misfires in the game’s closing minutes that could’ve turned it.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers gave Golden State Warriors’ defense the day off for Christmas Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
“OAKLAND, Calif. – The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted a shot at redemption with the champions so badly, but couldn’t make a shot to get the job done Friday night.
“I think it was heavy on all of our minds,” Cavs guard J.R. Smith said of the build-up to the game. “I think we put too much pressure on ourselves to want to go out there and play well.”
The ultimate holiday achievement for the Cavaliers would have been the successful delivery of a second loss into the Christmas stockings of the Golden State Warriors.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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