After Kyrie got hurt, it's understandable that CLE turtled up and went all LBJ post.
But they did that anyway (LBJ 38 shots) with Kyrie (22 shots) still playing. It's not at all obvious that CLE would have integrated Kyrie better if he didn't get hurt.
Gonna say, I know this is pop psychology, but Kyrie's body language is not good, watching LeBron slurp up all the usage. I believe Kyrie's about to shake that off to make a huge block on Steph's possible winning layup.
Rewatch Thread: 2015 Finals Game 1 (updated)
Pretty amazed at Kyrie's defense back then. He was so physical on ball at Steph, Klay and Shaun, and got those two big blocks on Steph.
For a guy that is considered a burden on D nowadays... that '16 ring may have got to him, he just doesn't care any more
A fun game! Good night, all.
After Kyrie got hurt, it's understandable that CLE turtled up and went all LBJ post.
But they did that anyway (LBJ 38 shots) with Kyrie (22 shots) still playing. It's not at all obvious that CLE would have integrated Kyrie better if he didn't get hurt.
And that's game!
I think we win this game even if Kyrie doesn't get injured.
4 huge UNCLUTCH FTs for Steph. He completely chokes and outscores the entire CLE team this OT (LBJ 1-4, Kyrie 0-1, Moz 0-1, JR 0-3)
BIG corner 3 for Barnes. Partly caused because CLE didn't want to foul to get Kyrie out of the game.
Why is crowd so not Roaracle in OT?
Steph draws ANOTHER cheap foul. To go up 4.
Kerr starts Ezeli in OT.
OT.4.00. I forgot Steph and Klay still were doing that Ring-around the Rosie floppy play.
Steph draws a cheap foul against TT. He pretty much has toyed with TT this game.
Whew, Shumpert almost pulled off a massive rebound/putback baseline J at the buzzer. One inch away from changing history.
Gonna say, I know this is pop psychology, but Kyrie's body language is not good, watching LeBron slurp up all the usage. I believe Kyrie's about to shake that off to make a huge block on Steph's possible winning layup.
Then Moz with a very awkward shot.
Steph with ANOTHER go-ahead shot but it's with 58 sec left so it's not clutch.
Then Moz gets a MASSIVE OREB. In the future, people will scoff at Mozgov to build up LeBron, but he's been really good.
Mozgov has had a GREAT game up till now, but a costly travel at 2:00
At this moment, LeBron and Steph/Klay have 39 points on about 30 shots.
WOW what a 3 from LeBron at 2:37. Tie game!