Cavaliers Outlast Warriors in OT

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Published on June 8 2015 6:44 am
Last Updated on June 8 2015 6:44 am
Written by Millie Lange

The final buzzer sounded, and LeBron James wasn't done. As fans filed out of the quieting arena, James grabbed the ball and spiked it with all his might. He flexed his arms and pounded his chest, letting out a roar that echoed from California to Cleveland.

James turned in a triple-double to remember, Matthew Dellavedova made the go-ahead free throws in overtime and the Cavaliers overcame a fourth-quarter collapse to outlast the Golden State Warriors 95-93 on Sunday night to even the NBA Finals at a game apiece.

James finished with 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists in 50 minutes, carrying Cleveland's depleted roster to victory on the NBA's toughest home floor. The Warriors had been 47-3 at ear-piercing Oracle Arena.

It was the second straight overtime game and one the Cavs never should've let happen. Stephen Curry had a horrific shooting performance but converted the tying layup for the Warriors late in regulation. The MVP also put Golden State in front 93-92 on free throws with 29.5 seconds left in overtime.

Then, Draymond Green met James at the rim to block his left-handed layup, but the Cavs retained possession. After James Jones missed a 3-pointer, Dellavedova grabbed the rebound and was fouled.


Sunday, June 7 Scoreboard

Cleveland 95, Golden State 93 (OT)
NBA FINALS - GAME 2

 

Monday, June 8

No games scheduled

 

Tuesday, June 9

Golden State at Cleveland, 8 p.m.
NBA FINALS - GAME 3