The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors engaged in a lively battle in third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, when the Cavaliers managed to rally from a deficit and briefly take the lead.
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Between Draymond Green’s wild kicks and Dellavedova’s recklessness, this series will likely feature a few more of these types of incidents.
Iguodala, 32, named National Basketball Association finals MVP after last year’s title win over the Cavaliers, praised Dellavedova for being “a competitor” who is “trying to play hard and trying to make his team win”.
The Cavaliers will head off against defending National Basketball Association champions, the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 tomorrow morning. “I respect a lot of guys’ hustles in this league”. “Even the best players in the world have bad nights”.
Shaun Livingston’s big game not withstanding, Iguodala got a head-start toward repeating as NBA Finals MVP with a brilliant Game 1 performance in Golden State’s 104-89 victory.
In that situation, Iguodala was starting instead of center Andrew Bogut.
The 25-year-old native of Maryborough, Victoria said in a press release that after his rookie season with the Cavaliers, PEAK Australia initially approached him and talked about the business idea.
In last year’s playoff run with the Cavaliers Dellavedova had upset Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks and Warriors players with his aggressive play. “We just have to do a better job at protecting the ball, it’s that simple”.
“No, not at all”, Iguodala said, when asked if he holds a grudge against the Australian.
Thompson had nine points, hitting just four of 12 field goals and one of five behind the three point line.
Bogut, who started the game despite speculation coach Steve Kerr might relegate him to the bench in favour of a smaller, faster line-up, said he was keen to make the most of the decision.
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