With the finish line in sight and their only remaining competition barely able to stand, the Golden State Warriors must resist the urge to strut these final few paces.
That's harder for them than you'd think.
The Warriors crammed the Cleveland Cavaliers into a 3-1 hole Friday with a 108-97 victory, fueled by a proprietary blend of three-point shooting and smothering defense. Golden State's 17 made threes set a new NBA Finals record, and the victory gave them 88 wins in the regular season and playoffs combined.
Nobody's ever done that before, per ESPN Stats & Info:
Even if the series feels decided now (or, perhaps because it feels decided), the Warriors can't let up.
That's partly because they know better than anyone how a 3-1 lead can evaporate into a choking haze of disappointment for the team with the advantage. They just finished erasing that exact deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Based on their immediate postgame reactions, per David Aldridge of Turner Sports, Golden State is at least aware of the still-present danger:
But the ...
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Golden State Warriors Can’t Let Up with Second Straight NBA Title in Sight
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