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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for basketball aficionados, as the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will begin in just a few short days. Find out what to expect from the festivities with these five bold predictions.
5. Cleveland Sets Tone For Series With 10-Point Road Win In Game 1
Credit: Getty Images5. Cleveland Sets Tone For Series With 10-Point Road Win In Game 1
After a grueling series against Oklahoma City, Golden State is vulnerable in Game 1 despite playing it at home. Expect to see a fresh Cleveland squad play circles around the Warriors, winning in convincing fashion by no less than 10 points.
4. Stephen Curry Held Under 20 Points In Two Games Thanks To Matthew Dellavedova's Tenacious Defense
Credit: Getty Images4. Stephen Curry Held Under 20 Points In Two Games Thanks To Matthew Dellavedova's Tenacious Defense
Matthew Dellavedova played excellent defense against Stephen Curry in Kyrie Irving's absence during the 2015 NBA Finals, so you better believe he's going to receive solid minutes. Expect him to give Curry fits once again.
3. Draymond Green Crosses The Line For The Umpteenth Time, Earns One-Game Suspension
Credit: Getty Images3. Draymond Green Crosses The Line For The Umpteenth Time, Earns One-Game Suspension
Draymond Green has exhibited outrageous behavior throughout the entire postseason, and the NBA has allowed him to get away with it to this point. That will change in the finals, and he will finally earn a well-deserved, one-game suspension.
2. Cleveland Defeats Golden State In Six Games
Credit: Getty Images2. Cleveland Defeats Golden State In Six Games
The Warriors have seemingly been a team of destiny all season, but the Western Conference Finals clearly took a toll on them. Golden State's magic will run out, and LeBron James will deliver Cleveland its first championship in any sport since 1964.
1. LeBron James Averages 28 Points Per Game For The Series, Wins Finals MVP
Credit: Getty Images1. LeBron James Averages 28 Points Per Game For The Series, Wins Finals MVP
LeBron James nearly beat the Warriors all by himself last season, as they were unable to slow him down despite not having to worry about defending Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. With his team healthy, expect James to explode for a monster performance.
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