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Nick Wright on 1050: “I literally have already bought my plane ticket to go back to Cleveland for Game 6”
The LeBron-loving Nick Wright from Fox Sports joined The Audible on 1050 this morning to discuss the ways in which the Cavaliers can steal Game 5 in Oakland on Monday night. Spoiler alert: He thinks Cleveland will win.
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It’s time to play Andre Iguodala a lot more in Game 5
With that being said, the Warriors have ridden Iguodala in the starting lineup to win a championship before. It gives them entirely more defensive flexibility, especially on LeBron. And if Durant can focus on Kevin Love defensively instead, it could open him up to light the court on fire right from the get-go.
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Richard Jefferson: You’re damn right the pressure is on Golden State
One Cavalier in particular has been unafraid to speak his mind. Without hesitation, Richard Jefferson directly said all of the pressure to win Game 5 is on the Warriors come Monday.
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Warriors planning to ‘free up’ Steph Curry in Game 5
Curry has not exactly been a hero in previous closeout games against the Cavaliers. Including Game 6 from 2015 and Games 5, 6 and 7 last June, Curry’s averages are much lower than his customary numbers — 24.5 points per game, 30 for 79 from the field (37.9 percent) and a squeamish 18 for 53…
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Steph and KD chastise reporter for asking question about Curry squatting
After Game 4, a reporter asked Stephen Curry about a squat-like motion he apparently made during Steve Kerr and Draymond Green’s incident with the officials in the first half. Curry and Kevin Durant were not amused by the question, and got a little upset with the reporter in the meantime.
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Game 4 referees clarify technical foul confusion
The NBA released an interview transcript with the two referees involved in Game 4’s technical foul confusion that left most thinking Draymond Green was ejected even though he was not.
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Jun 9, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battles for the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game four of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsThe Road to Larry O’ Episode 9: Warriors Crumble in Game 4
The Warriors entered Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a chance to become the first team in NBA history to finish 16-0 in the postseason. The Cavaliers, however, had other plans. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love combined for 94 points as the Cavs cruised to a 137-116 win on Friday night, forcing…
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Cleveland deserved the win, but refs clearly impacted the Warriors’ style of play
With that said, the Warriors did not say anything Friday postgame that will levy a $25,000 fines. They didn’t want to be whiners. They are wearing this loss on the chin, and apparently had a very productive conversation after the loss before reporters infiltrated the premises.
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Draymond on Cleveland: ‘Don’t seem to be the sharpest people’
After a frustrating Game 4 loss in which he was initially ejected before being allowed to stay in the game, Draymond Green held a lively press session with reporters in the locker room, and had some choice words Cleveland residents.
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Cavs fan tied to LeBron tossed for yelling at Matt Barnes
A fan sitting court side, with close ties to LeBron James according to ESPN, was tossed by security during the third quarter, after getting into a verbal altercation with Matt Barnes.
