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Kyrie Irving, LeBron James explode on Draymond Green-less Warriors to force a Game 6, 112-97 Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
OAKLAND, Calif. – The NBA Finals aren’t over yet. It’s because of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
The two went for a ridiculous 41 points each to propel the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-97 victory over Golden State on Monday night at Oracle Arena. It narrows The Finals to a 3-2 Warriors lead with Game 6 coming Thursday at The Q.
Irving knocked down huge basket after huge basket in an 12-point fourth quarter. It was just a continuation of a brilliant night — 17-of-24 from the floor, including 5-of-7 from deep. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Finally, a LeBron game: Joe Vardon’s instant analysis Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
OAKLAND, Calif. – There was no other choice for LeBron James.
He had to be the knife-wielding, heart-removing stopper he’s been at so many crucial points throughout his career for the Cavs to stay alive in the Finals.
James was that guy in Game 5, and now there’s a Game 6 Thursday in Cleveland.
The Cavs’ superstar scored 41 points to go with 16 rebounds and seven assists in the Cavs’ 112-97 win over the Warriors. Kyrie Irving nearly equaled him in the dazzling department with 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Kyrie Irving proves to be Game 5 difference-maker, helping Cavaliers keep their season alive Author: Chris Fedor Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It was going to take a special performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers to keep their title hopes alive, even with the Golden State Warriors playing without Draymond Green, one of their most important players.
They got two of them. One came from LeBron James, who set the tone from the beginning. The other came from Kyrie Irving.
The three-time All-Star matched James in points (41), shooting 17-of-24 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range.
With the Warriors not having Green to protect the rim and Andrew Bogut going down with a knee injury during Game 5, Irving attacked the basket with ferocity, scoring at the rim and in the midrange. He also had six assists. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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