The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in overtime, 124-114 tonight in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals to take a 1-0 series lead. Stephen Curry finished with a team-high 29 points along with 9 assists and 6 rebounds for the Warriors, while Draymond Green recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks in the game. Green becomes the second player since 1973-74 (when steals + blocks were first tracked on NBA box scores) to record at least 9 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks in a playoff game, joining Rick Barry (11 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks on April 28, 1976). LeBron James led all scorers with a playoff career-high 51 points to go with 8 assists and 8 rebounds for the Cavaliers, with Kevin Love tallying 21 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort. James is the first player in NBA history to record 51 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in a Finals game. Game 2 will be on Sunday at Oracle Arena.
4TH QUARTER UPDATE
At the end of regulation, the Cavaliers and Warriors are tied at 107. LeBron James continues to lead all scorers with 49 points along with 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love has recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds in the game thus far. Stephen Curry has a team-high 29 points to go with 8 assists and 5 rebounds for the Warriors, with Kevin Durant tallying 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks in the game thus far. Catch the action on ABC!
3RD QUARTER UPDATE
At the end of the 3rd quarter, the Warriors lead the Cavaliers 84-78. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have each scored 21 points for the Warriors, while Draymond Green has tallied 7 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals in the game thus far. LeBron James continues to lead all scorers with 36 points (12 in 3rd quarter) to go with 5 assists and 4 rebounds, with Kevin Love recording 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers. James has now tied Michael Jordan (109 career playoff games with 30+ points) for the most career playoff games with 30+ points in NBA history. This is also James’ 19th career Finals game with 30+ points; since 1964, only Jerry West (24) and Michael Jordan (23) have more.
HALFTIME UPDATE
At halftime, the Cavaliers and Warriors are tied at 56. LeBron James continues to lead all scorers with 24 points (9-11 FG) along with 4 assists and 2 rebounds, while Larry Nance Jr. recorded all 8 of his points and all 7 of his rebounds in the 2nd quarter for the Cavaliers. Stephen Curry has a team-high 18 points (made 3pt FG at halftime buzzer) to go with 6 assists and 3 rebounds for the Warriors, with Kevin Durant recording 11 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in the half. The Warriors ended the quarter on a 16-5 run. During the quarter, the Warriors’ Klay Thompson passed Kobe Bryant (292 playoff career made three-point field goals) for 6th on the all-time playoff career made three-point field goals list.
1ST QUARTER UPDATE
At the end of the 1st quarter, the Cavaliers lead the Warriors 30-29. LeBron James continues to lead all scorers with 12 points (4-4 FG) along with 3 assists for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love contributed 9 points and 4 rebounds in the quarter. Stephen Curry has a team-high 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3pt FG, 1-1 FT) to go with 3 assists for the Warriors, with Kevin Durant adding 6 points and 2 rebounds in the game thus far. Curry has now passed Rick Barry (378 playoff career made free throws) to become the Warriors’ all-time leader in playoff career made free throws.
