Ep 1. Cleveland at Golden State, Game 1 from 05/31/2018

The NBA Finals are back and in this highly anticipated Game 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Warriors, led by Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson, are looking to defend their NBA Championship title, while the Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, are hoping to secure their fourth NBA title.

The game starts off with a fast pace as both teams come out firing, trying to establish an early lead. The Warriors take the lead quickly, but the Cavaliers keep it close thanks to the impressive play of LeBron James. He drives to the basket for some easy layups, hits a couple of jump shots, and even sinks a three-pointer. The Warriors are having trouble stopping him as he seems to be on fire in the first quarter.

The second quarter sees both teams continue to battle it out. The Warriors start to pull away a bit and go on a run, but the Cavaliers claw back into the game behind solid play from their supporting cast. Tristan Thompson becomes a force near the basket and Kyle Korver adds some shooting from beyond the arc. However, the Warriors are able to maintain their lead thanks to the firepower of their stars and some key plays from their bench players.

The third quarter is where the tide starts to turn. The Warriors come out of the halftime break with an intensity that the Cavaliers just can't seem to match. They go on a huge run, pouring in points from all angles. Kevin Durant is hitting jumpers, Stephen Curry's shots are dropping from downtown, and Klay Thompson is scoring from inside and outside. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are struggling to find good shots and are turning the ball over too much. They will need to put forth a huge effort in the fourth quarter if they want to have a chance at stealing a win.

The fourth quarter begins with the Cavaliers still trailing, but they aren't giving up. LeBron James continues to lead the way, as he has throughout the game. He's driving to the basket, drawing fouls, and making some amazing passes to his teammates. The Warriors are still scoring plenty of points, but the Cavaliers are starting to chip away at the lead. Kevin Love hits a big three-pointer, Korver sinks another shot from beyond the arc, and the Cavaliers are within striking distance.

With less than a minute to go, the Cavaliers are down by only two points and have the ball. LeBron James drives to the basket, but is met by a wall of Warriors defenders. He kicks it out to Love, who misses the three-pointer. The Warriors get the rebound and are immediately fouled. They hit both free throws, putting them up by four points. The Cavaliers try one more shot, but miss and the Warriors win Game 1.

Overall, this was an exciting game and a great start to the NBA Finals. The Warriors showed why they are defending champions, but the Cavaliers also proved that they are a worthy opponent. LeBron James had another great performance and will need to continue to lead his team if they want to win the series. The Warriors will need to keep up their high level of play and make sure their stars are firing on all cylinders. Game 2 is sure to be just as intense and competitive as Game 1.