Game 7 Halftime Post

CLE 42 GSW 49

Welcome in to the halftime post of game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors where the Dubs have a 42-49 lead at the half.

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GSW: Draymond Green, 22 points, 8-10 shooting. Suspended game 5, was a non-factor for game 6, but he is rekindling his performances like in game 2. As their emotional leader, Green's putting the team on his back right now and needed every single three pointer he was hitting. Perfect from beyond the arc.

CLE: Kevin Love, 5 points, 7 rebounds. Even if it's just for a little while, Kevin Love showed up in the first quarter. He's giving the Cavs all kinds of 2nd chance opportunities with his hustle and his fight for offensive boards. He's finally showed up.

CLE: LeBron James, 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5-11 shooting. The early turnovers hurt the King, but he has recovered well from a shaky start. Not only is he starting to be more assertive as Tyronn Lue said about him prior to the 2nd quarter, but he's doing defensively as well, once again denying Curry an easy deuce in particular.

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GSW: Harrison Barnes, 3 points, 1-5 shooting. That first shot must've felt good for Harrison Barnes, but since then, he's struggling. He's had some quality looks to get himself going, but he continues to struggle and is looming as Golden State's scapegoat.

CLE: Turnovers. 8 turnovers for the Cavaliers. The Warriors' defense is finally figuring out this Cavs' offense out after they got smothered by the duo of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Bottom Line

CLE: The Cavs offense has to be more aggressive and they have to take care of the ball better. Their 3 point shot so far has been pitiful and they need to get to the basket more. They have to play better defense also and generate some excessive turnovers like they have the last two games.

GSW: The Splash Brothers have to get going in order for the defending champions to pull away. If Draymond Green stays hot, keep feeding him the ball. They also have to keep up with their intensity on defense and make the Cavs work for every offensive possession.