Cavs prepared for Warriors' response
Notes from Cavaliers shootaround on Friday, June 10 before Game 4.
Who's starting: Kevin Love or Richard Jefferson?
Having participated in the team's shootaround this morning, all signs point to Cavaliers' forward Kevin Love getting cleared from the NBA's concussion protocol and being good to go for Friday night's pivotal Game 4 against Golden State.
The question remains though, who will start if that's the case?
Richard Jefferson says he hasn't been informed as of yet.
Is Richard Jefferson starting tonight? #Cavs#Warriors#NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/UlZ3GmezrH
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
For LeBron James, he's good with whatever head coach Tyronn Lue decides--but he wants his fellow Big 3 member back out on the floor with him.
Does LeBron James think Kevin Love should start if he's healthy? #Cavs#Warriors#NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/4Eg28G18pU — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
Understanding (and withstanding) Warriors game-altering runs
Trailing Golden State is hard, but LeBron had an interesting comparison for the defending NBA champions when it comes to sustaining a lead on them over the course of an entire game.
LeBron James had an interesting comparison between #Warriors and #Packers about being up in a game. #Cavs#NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/zksfYQyJbz
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
One of the many reasons for that difficulty is the Warriors backcourt of the "Splash Brothers."
Despite holding Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to under 30 points combined in Game 3, LeBron James knows they'll be coming back to the Q with a vengeance, and he shared his thoughts on how to limit the duo as best as possible.
LeBron James on how #Cavs can hold Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in check. #Warriors#NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/8btuSIcZ9F — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
Jefferson also offered his thoughts on how quick Golden State can extend a lead or get right back into it.
Richard Jefferson says #Warriors will always respond even with #Cavs up big. #NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/ayIiWz12Je
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
Blowouts don't matter, it's all about the W
Jefferson was asked about the Cavs' response at home after getting roughed up at Oracle Arena for two straight games.
RJ: "It doesn't matter if we win by 1 or we win by 50, you have to go out there & do it again the next night." #Cavspic.twitter.com/LW4HeWP4WK — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) June 10, 2016
"It doesn't matter if we win by one or we win by 50, you have to go out there and do it again the next night."
