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2015 NBA Finals: Grading Each Major Player’s Performance In Game 3

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2015 NBA Finals: Grading Each Major Player’s Performance In Game 3

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The Cavaliers fought through a desperate Golden State rally to defeat the Warriors 96-91. The Cavaliers now lead the series 2-1 and are now firmly in command of the 2015 NBA Finals. Here are my grades for each major player in Game 3.

9. Andre Iguodala

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9. Andre Iguodala

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In the first half, Iguodala had 10 points with four rebounds, four assists and played solid defense on LeBron James. Iguodala finished with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Grade: B

8. Draymond Green

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8. Draymond Green

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In the first half, Green had seven points and three rebounds. Green finished with seven points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Grade: C

7. Harrison Barnes

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7. Harrison Barnes

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In the first half, Barnes had zero points, three rebounds and three turnovers. Barnes finished with zero points, three rebounds and three turnovers.

Grade: F

6. J.R. Smith

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6. J.R. Smith

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In the first half, Smith had seven points with one rebound and one assist. Smith finished with 10 points, four rebounds and one assist.

Grade: B

5. Klay Thompson

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5. Klay Thompson

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In the first half, Thompson had six points, four rebounds and one assist. Thompson finished with 14 points, five rebounds and one assist.

Grade: B+

4. LeBron James

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4. LeBron James

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In the first half, James had 13 points, nine rebounds and three assists. James finished with 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.

Grade: A+

3. Matthew Dellavedova

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3. Matthew Dellavedova

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In the first half, Dellavedova had five points with one rebound and one assist. Dellavedova finished with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Grade: A+

2. Stephen Curry

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2. Stephen Curry

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In the first half, Curry had three points, four rebounds and three assists. Curry finished with 27 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Grade: B

1. Tristan Thompson

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1. Tristan Thompson

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In the first half, Thompson had seven points, seven rebounds and one assist. Thompson finished with 10 points, 13 rebounds and one assist.

Grade: B+

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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