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2015 NBA Finals: Quick Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Game 4

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Takeaways From NBA Finals Game 4

Takeaways From NBA Finals Game 4 USA TODAY Sports-Bob Donnan
After struggling mightily in Games 2 and 3, the Warriors once again resembled the 67-win team we saw in the regular season. Golden State took control midway through the first quarter and never looked back. Here are some quick takeaways and things we learned from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

After struggling mightily in Games 2 and 3, the Warriors once again resembled the 67-win team we saw in the regular season. Golden State took control midway through the first quarter and never looked back. Here are some quick takeaways and things we learned from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Iguodala Continues To Be Warriors' MVP

Iguodala Continues To Be Warriors' MVP USA TODAY Sports-Bob Donnan
Steve Kerr made a surprising decision and inserted Iguodala into the starting lineup for Andrew Bogut. The veteran small forward has done an outstanding job defending LeBron James all series and has stepped it offensively while Stephen Curry continues to struggle with his shot. Iguodala came up huge for Golden State once again in Game 4.

Steve Kerr made a surprising decision and inserted Iguodala into the starting lineup for Andrew Bogut. The veteran small forward has done an outstanding job defending LeBron James all series and has stepped it offensively while Stephen Curry continues to struggle with his shot. Iguodala came up huge for Golden State once again in Game 4.

Minutes Catching Up With James and Dellavedova

Minutes Catching Up With James and Dellavedova USA TODAY Sports-Bob Donnan
James and Dellavedova both needed IV's after Cleveland's huge Game 3 win. David Blatt is only playing seven players per night and the minutes are clearly catching up to both players. The extra day off on Saturday comes at a perfect time for the fatigued Cavaliers team.

James and Dellavedova both needed IV's after Cleveland's huge Game 3 win. David Blatt is only playing seven players per night and the minutes are clearly catching up to both players. The extra day off on Saturday comes at a perfect time for the fatigued Cavaliers team.

Kerr's Gamble Paid Off

Kerr's Gamble Paid Off USA TODAY Sports-Kyle Terada
The Warriors won 67 games during the regular season mostly using the lineup of Curry, Thompson, Barnes, Green, and Bogut. After watching his team play their worst basketball of the season in the last two games, Kerr took a big risk and went small by starting Andre Iguodala in place of Bogut. The small lineup was able to get the offense going and it's unlikely Bogut sees many more minutes for the rest of the series.

The Warriors won 67 games during the regular season mostly using the lineup of Curry, Thompson, Barnes, Green, and Bogut. After watching his team play their worst basketball of the season in the last two games, Kerr took a big risk and went small by starting Andre Iguodala in place of Bogut. The small lineup was able to get the offense going and it's unlikely Bogut sees many more minutes for the rest of the series.

Warriors Need THIS Livingston

Warriors Need THIS Livingston Getty Images
The Warriors backup point guard is one of the most unique players in the league. Livingston is extremely versatile on both ends of the floor and has the ability to guard almost any player on the court. When Livingston plays aggressive and has a positive impact on the game, the Warriors are tough to beat.

The Warriors backup point guard is one of the most unique players in the league. Livingston is extremely versatile on both ends of the floor and has the ability to guard almost any player on the court. When Livingston plays aggressive and has a positive impact on the game, the Warriors are tough to beat.

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