NBA Finals are Tied One Game Apiece

I am sorry for the cynicism, but I say it was no real surprise that the 8 point underdog, Cleveland Cavaliers won game two, on the over rated Golden State Warriors’ court.

The Cavs, being led by a great, but also over rated entity, LeBron James, played well, in losing game one by 8 points, in overtime, as a 6 point underdog.

Neither team played well in a sloppy game 2 which again went into overtime, this time with the Cavaliers prevailing, the final score (95-93).

Golden State was a little more than a 2 to 1 favorite when the series opened, which is what they are now with the series tied at one game apiece.

In between, however, the Warriors became 7 to 1 favorites after Kyrie Irving, perceived as Cleveland’ second best player (after James of course), was lost to injury.

Game three is Tuesday in Cleveland and the home team is a slight favorite. Yesterday’s win was the Cavaliers’ first in six NBA finals games and ended a 5 game, 40 year Golden State win skein in the NBA finals.