The Golden State Warriors continue to dominate, as they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-113 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Warriors remain undefeated in the postseason, as they extended their winning streak to 14-0.
An extraordinary performance from Durant and Curry
Just like in game one, the first half was contested, as the visitors went on a halftime break with just a three-point deficit. The Warriors had just four turnovers in the last game, and they matched that number after only five minutes of play in this game. They finished the first quarter with eight turnovers, but still managed to score 40 points in the quarter.
Cleveland played very aggressively in the second quarter, outscoring the home team 30-27.
The Warriors shot the ball very well, as they finished the game with a 50-40-90 performance. They shot 52 percent from the field, 42 percent from downtown and 92 percent from the free throw line. Stephen Curry was immaculate at the foul line, as he shot ten free throws in the first quarter, finishing the game with a perfect 14 of 14 at the free-throw line.
Kevin Durant had an amazing game with 33 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and three steals, while shooting 13 of 22 from the field, 4 of 8 from the outside and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Stephen Curry posted his first career playoff triple-double with 32 points, ten rebounds, and 11 assists in 36 minutes on the floor, as he shot 7 of 17 from the field, 4 of 11 from downtown and 14 of 14 from the foul line.
Curry also had eight turnovers in the game. Klay Thompson finally found his shot, as he added 22 points and seven rebounds, while shooting 8 of 12 from the field and 4 of 7 from the three-point line. Draymond Green finished the game with 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists, as he played only 24 minutes because of the foul trouble.
Shaun Livingston and Ian Clark scored ten points each while coming off the bench.
LeBron with another historical achievement
LeBron James tied the Magic Johnson's number of eight triple-doubles in the NBA Finals. LeBron finished the game with 29 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and three steals while shooting 12 of 18 from the field in 39 minutes of play.
Kevin Love had a solid game with 27 points and seven assists, as he shot 12 of 23 from the field.
Kyrie Irving added 19 points and seven assists, as he made only eight of his 23 field goal attempts. The Cleveland's big trio combined for 75 points, as they were the only players for the Cavaliers to score in double-digits.
The next game is on the schedule for Wednesday, at 9:00 pm, as the series, will move to Cleveland.