Six games into the 2016 NBA Finals, both the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers own three double-digit wins, three double-digit defeats and identical point totals (610-610). It's a lopsided thriller, and it's barreling toward the most exciting setting in sports—a winner-take-all Game 7.
The Warriors seemed like they'd be parading by now after building a 3-1 lead and a 29-point scoring edge over the first four games. It's been a series of (mostly) unpredictable events ever since—a controversial suspension, a season-ending knee injury, a $25,000 mouthpiece toss—with LeBron James' otherworldly performances being the lone exception.
The Warriors enter Sunday's showdown with home-court advantage, which has granted victory to 15 of the previous 18 Game 7 hosts in the Finals. They're also looking to add the ultimate validation on their record-setting 73-win campaign.
While the Cavs are attempting to become the first finalist to win after falling into a 3-1 hole, they've already defied the odds. Cleveland is just the third team to force a Finals Game 7 under those circumstances. This team also ha ...
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