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For the third consecutive year, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will tangle for the NBA Championship.
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Ah, we meet again. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors will look to settle the score for a third consecutive season when the 2017 NBA Finals begin tomorrow night at 9pm on ABC. The Warriors and Cavaliers have brutally crushed their opponents throughout the postseason, losing a combined one game along the way. The two heavyweights of the NBA will bring their incredible star powered lineups to the hardwood in a tussle of who's creating the current dynasty in the association. The Warriors have been looking forward to this rematch all season, as the sting of their blown 3-1 lead in last season's Finals surely hasn't worn off. They did their part in rushing to this matchup, going 12-0 against the Western Conference in the playoffs. The Cavaliers didn't face much more competition, as they have posted a 12-1 record thus far. The major addition to this compelling rivalry is Warriors' All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who was acquired in free agency in the offseason. His addition to an already loaded roster, may be what gets Golden State over the hump and some revenge on their rivals this time around. The Cavaliers have made some solid mid-season additions, acquiring three-point specialist Kyle Korver in a trade with Atlanta, as well as signing veteran point guard Deron Williams. With all the offensive firepower and shooters in this series, it will surely be entertaining and high scoring. Individual match ups will also take center stage with some of the best players at their respective positions going toe-to-toe. Now, I know the playoffs have been lackluster for fans thus far, but this series will not disappoint. The blowouts and mismatches for the last month and a half will be quickly forgotten when this series tips off. When you essentially have an All-Star game taking place each game for potentially seven games, it will be hard to not be glued to the TV for the duration of the series. Commissioner Adam Silver has said that he doesn't like the fact that the league only has two teams currently running the show without much competition. While that is a valid point, let's all sit back and enjoy these two teams going at it for the championship. This could turn out to be a series for the ages, with so many compelling story lines and talent on the court. I'll take the Warriors to enact revenge on their 3-1 blown series lead last season, and take out the Cavaliers in a thrilling seven game battle that will go down as one of the best NBA Finals in history.
