2015 NBA FINALS: Game 5 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Q-by-Q Reaction

Q4:

Score: CLE 91 GS 104

I guess this video by Bleacher Report with Steph Curry as the Undertaker scaring off Matthew Dellavedova is now appropriate after this game. The MVP was due for a breakout scoring session in these finals at some point in time and he came alive at the right time to help the Warriors power to a 3-2 lead and spoil LeBron's 40 point night for the Cavaliers. Just an epic 4th quarter by Curry, you just can't help but get excited with his awe-inspiring play as an NBA fan to put his team within reach of winning one game to win the Larry O'Brien trophy. Stay tuned for the full recap.

Q3:

Score: CLE 67 GS 73

Strong finish for the Warriors at the end of three. Although Tristan Thompson is still giving the Warriors some fits in the paint with his rebounding, the Warriors used their small ball once again to space the floor and generate some offense, especially generating offense from Steph Curry and a couple of quality buckets by Andre Iguodala. Also, Leandro Barbosa is putting the most out of his quality minutes, scoring 13 big points as the Warriors somewhat take over this quarter.

Q2:

Score: CLE 50 GS 51

It was a shootout in the 2nd quarter to say the least. The small ball that both these teams are playing is so good that I don't think their defenses can figure either out. A great finish to the first half as both teams are just exchanging play after play in this back and forth 2nd quarter. Onto the halftime report.

Q1:

Score: CLE 22 GS 22

David Blatt starts to fight fire with fire by countering the small ball adjustment by the Warriors by playing small as well. Early on in the game, it was obvious the Warriors were using their quickness and agility on the small ball to give the Cavs' bigger lineup a hard time. Draymond Green was the beneficiary on that start as he has 10 quick points and the only Warrior in the double figure. However, Blatt used the small lineup formula to counter and the Cavs started to rally. Better start from J.R. Smith as his first threes put the Cavs back into the game quickly and one of the reasons why this game is all tied up.