The Warriors took a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Clevland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena. But the main thing many people took from the game was the lack of effort by LeBron James. After putting up a huge game in Game 3 to keep the Cavs in the series, he had a strangely quiet 25 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists.
Even though the numbers are quite attractive, he wasn't his usual self. He went back to the reserved role of passing the ball more often than taking it to the hole. He just looked uninterested and was only looking aggressive after his quarrel with Draymond Green in the 4th quarter when it was too late. The Warriors were pushing all the right buttons in slowing down James, including the unusual addition to James McCadoo in the rotation and involving Andre Iguodala early.
All hope is basically lost now for the Clevland Cavaliers, who looked ready to bounce back after blowing out the Warriors by 30 in Game 3. No team has ever come back from being down 3-1 in the NBA finals, but if the Cavs can get rolling they do have some chance. Kyrie Irving deserves a lot of credit however for his magnificent play. He seemed to play the hardest putting up 34 points and also coming up with 4 steals, however, it still wasn't enough as the Cavs lost their halftime lead with a weak 2nd half of the game.
As for LeBron, he has to be the LeBron we have all come to know and adore. Pounding the ball down low and going up strong. He can't stay reserved again and has to show up with the same intensity he brought in Game 3. Game 5, which could be a possible series clincher for the Golden State Warriors, will take place at the Oracle at 9 P.M Eastern time on ABC.
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