![]() ![]() So, I guess it’s kind of part of the game. We’ve gotten very familiar with each other over the last four years. “Just words exchanged on a good block, and keep it moving on my end,” said Curry, who had 29 points on 11-of-23 shooting. Curry and James started jawing, soon to be joined by Thompson. More theatrics happened just before the end of the game. The Warriors capitalized on that luck by opening overtime with a 12-2 run. Sometimes it’s good to be a little lucky.” You got to know if you’re winning or losing or tied. “You got to know the score,” said Green, who had 13 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. The Warriors also won in overtime because Kerr considered his team got “lucky” with Smith’s mistake. The play reminded Kerr of when former Dallas Mavericks guard Derek Harper dribbled out the clock with the score tied against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the 1984 Western Conference semifinals. I’m pretty sure people didn’t think I was going to shoot the ball over KD.” Said Smith: “I knew we were tied but I thought we were going to call timeout because we got the rebound. Said Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue: “He thought it was over. What happened? It depends on whom you ask. ![]() The biggest reason Game 1 became compelling: the game would not have gone to overtime had Smith made the right play. They’ve been to The Finals four years in a row, just like we have, for a reason.” It’s not going to be easy,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “Everybody has been saying and writing that it’s going to be easy. And, oh yeah, the Warriors finished with a 124-114 Game 1 overtime victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday at Oracle Arena after exchanging 17 ties and 15 lead changes. Smith’s late-game gaffe, a controversial charging call, Klay Thompson’s left ankle injury, Tristan Thompson’s ejection after scuffling with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry’s verbal exchange with James. In no particular order: the first episode featured LeBron James’ 51 points, J.R. Yet, the Warriors and Cavaliers produced enough drama to keep the storylines fresh. The rest of the league might be tired of the Warriors and the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. OAKLAND –The fourth installment started out as compelling as the first three. Want Warriors news in your inbox? Sign up for the free DubsDaily newsletter.
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