June 18, 2015
Roxanne Joyce A. Javier
After 40 years, the Golden State Warriors has finally brought the trophy back home and proved that home-court advantage wasn't always the lucky charm.
The NBA Season Finals Game 6 was brought to an end by 105-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio last June 17, Wednesday. The Warriors maintained the three straight lead from Game 4 down to Game 6, giving just two game wins to LeBron James-led Cavs.
It was the Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry tag-team, who were both crowned as the final's MVPs for garnering 25 points. On top of the 25 points, Curry was able to grab six rebounds and lend out eight assists during the last game. The Warriors started strong at the first quarter, scoring 28-15. Come the second quarter and the Cavs gave 17-28 finish to it. The third quarter was once again to the Warriors by having 28-18 score. The last quarter were measured as 32-36 performance.
The 32-point performance wasn't enough for LeBron James to once again lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory. Seems like dejavu from the battle against San Antonio Spurs last Season 2013-2014 that he showed immense strength and passion but it didn't paid off since it was considered as a one-man show. It cannot be helped to say that the shine of the once thought to be "Jordan the II" is catching shadows now. James still and always be on his top performance. He also remains as one of the greatest athlete in basketball. He even calls himself "greatest player of all time" in one of his interviews. Unfortunately, his strategy doesn't meet the ends in basketball - a team sports. Maybe LeBron needs a bit of reminding.
It wouldn't be always about "the one" but just as the Warriors motto is "Strength in Numbers".
(C) NBA.com
