NBA Finals, Game 2: Cavs 95, Warriors 93 (OT)
A1 wrap and bonus poster, 6-page Special Section, June 8, 2015
Josh Crutchmer, Andrea Zagata and David Kordalski, design; Thomas Ondrey and Gus Chan, Plain Dealer photographers; Ben Margot and Eric Risberg, Associated Press photographers.
The first-ever NBA Finals win for the Cavaliers franchise was another down-to-the-wire dogfight. Of course, the big dog, LeBron James added another triple double, making him second all-time in Finals history behind Magic Johnson.
But it’s often a little dog who comes up big. In this case, the terrier who tore things up the most was Matthew Dellavedova, subbing in for injured Kyrie Irving. Delly kept MVP Steph Curry frustrated all night, as the Cavs evened the series in OT. Home court advantage is now in Cleveland’s favor, with potentially three of the next five slated to be played in the 216.
Our view: After game 1, we said “Would have been more fun had they won.” We were so right.
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Nick Junior, NYC
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This got me #weak 😂 won’t be serving #chickencurry tomorrow 😭
#GG Golden State y'all fought hard but damn I gotta give Delly credit. Who would have thought he was the key to defending the leagues #MVP #brickcurry #thefinalsgame3 #dellyftw #dacave #es #clampomatic #defense #clamps #cleveland #cavs #nbafinals #jokes #funny #sportshumor #wavehumor #comedy #lmao #rofl #dead #weak #lmfao #swag #dellavedova #repost
The Fight is ON!
Transition game
Cavalier Girls by Erik Drost
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova played just nine minutes. In Game 2, however, he played 45. With a +15 plus/minus rating, he…..
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I don’t know what I like the most: Delly’s excitement, Steph’s sadface, or the two most Ohio dudes I’ve ever seen wearing Cav’s gear in the background.
Nicely done, boys.
