The Cavaliers and the Warriors are set to face off in one of the most highly anticipated NBA Finals series to date. Both teams have faced their trials and tribulations throughout this season, but only one can stand victorious. This matchup will be epic! These two teams are some of the best basketball teams this season, if you want to find more about their game and player, read the following article.
When you think of the NBA, who are some of the first teams that come to mind? The Boston Celtics, the LA Lakers, or maybe even the Chicago Bulls. These teams have all had their ups and downs in history but there is one team that has always been at the top: The Cleveland Cavaliers. They’ve never won a championship before but this year they might be able to do it. One thing for sure is that if they make it to victory lane then there will be no doubt about them being one of the best teams in history!
What is the score of the Cavs and Warriors game?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors met on Thursday, November 2nd at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Ohio for a game that was broadcast nationally. The Cavs were able to take an early lead over the Warriors with a score of 24-11 after one-quarter of play. This lead was maintained for the first half of the game, maintaining a 7 point lead at halftime. The second half was not as kind to the Cavs, as they were only able to score 18 points compared to the Warriors who scored 45! That being said, it was still not enough to take back their top ranking in the NBA and their chance for victory for this year.
In the second quarter, Kyrie Irving took control of the court as he led his team to a 39-27 victory over the Warriors by halftime. At this point in time, it seemed like there was no stopping Irving from scoring points as he continued to dominate throughout much of the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Warriors also started to make a comeback with a few minutes left in the game.
In his last few minutes on the court, Irving was able to score another 14 points and he had 48 total for the night.
With just under three minutes left to go in regulation, Steph Curry started getting into foul trouble which allowed Irving and company to start taking advantage.
With a little over 40 seconds left in the game, Curry fouled out and this gave the Cavs an opportunity to take control of the ball. The Warriors, however, were able to keep them from scoring any points in the last few seconds of the game.
Overtime and final score
In overtime, it was Kyrie’s teammate Tristan Thompson that was able to take control of the court for a bit. He led his team with 10 points while shooting 5/9 for the night. This helped him earn 15 points and 12 rebounds combined for his play. Both teams managed to score 27 points in overtime and 28 total for the game.
The Cavs victory was their first victory of the season. Irving led all players with 48 points scored for the game. Kyrie is set to face off against one of the best shooters in the league, Steph Curry, next at Oracle Arena in Oakland California tonight.
Who was the best player during the game?
Kyrie Irving was the best player during the game with 48 points. He is one of the few players to lead their team to victory this season. This amazing player continues to impress the fans and the other players with his smart game.
Conclusion
The game was a tight matchup that ended in the Cavs victory. This is their first win of the season but they are still fighting for more! With Kyrie Irving leading his team, there’s no telling what this team can do next.
