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After all the drama of the 2016 NBA season, the playoffs have culminated in exactly what many believed would happen since the first game was played — the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are in the 2016 NBA Finals.
With Game 1 rapidly approaching, Golden State will look to crush the Cavaliers at home and continue their current hot streak. Here are five reasons why the Warriors will win Game 1 vs. the Cavs.
5. The Splash Brothers
Pool Photo-USA TODAY SportsThe most obvious reason: Steph Curry and Klay Thompson were lights out the last three games against OKC and should carry that momentum into the series with the Cavs.
4. Kevin Love's Inconsistent Consistency
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsKevin Love is a great scorer and rebounder, and is basically a guaranteed double-double, but sometimes he just looks like another player on the court rather than the dominating presence we saw in Minnesota.
3. LeBron And Kyrie Can't Do It All Alone
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsLeBron James and Kyrie Irving will be able to score against Golden State. The problem is that they need someone else to step up and contribute on a night-to-night basis.
2. Live By J.R., Die By J.R.
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsJ.R. Smith can either be one of the most explosive three-point shooters in the NBA, or one of the biggest hindrances to his team. If he gets hot early and starts jacking up threes, Golden State could get a big lead just from finishing their chances.
1. Who Guards Draymond Green?
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsKevin Love isn't known for his defense, and Tristan Thompson is more of an offensive rebounder than a defensive juggernaut. With Bogut and Iguodala constantly being switched out for big and small lineups, Green should have some of his best games.
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