In two games so far in the 2015 NBA Finals, LeBron James has averaged 41.5 points per game. Yes, it is a miniature sample size, but it's dominant, especially without the "big three" fully healthy. When the Cleveland Cavaliers are truly broken down, it is LeBron with a band of role players. For god sakes they won game two with Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov starting. LeBron has always had the ability to completely take over a game, and with no offensive weapons with egos bigger than his, there is no one to stop LeBron from taking complete control of the rest of the series. His triple-double in game two, without Kyrie Irving shows his drive and his determination to win this title.
However, Lebron isn't winning this title 100% alone. With Dellavedova finally showing a sign of relevance, and defensive ability to shut down Steph Curry, who in my mind is the biggest offensive weapon in the league. When Dellavedova was on Curry, he managed to score 0 points, as well shooting 0-8 against Dellavedova. Mozgov has also filled in well for the injured Kevin Love, and is a defensive presence in the paint, which helps contest the drives posed by the Golden State Warriors.
In my personal opinion, I do believe the Cavs will win the series. As of now, there has been no solution to stopping LeBron, and Klay Thompson and Steph Curry are incapable of guarding him to the extent they need. This can become a shoot-out type of series, so long as the Warriors have both the Splash Brothers on point. When only Thompson or Curry is on fire, the Warrriors struggle. A combination of increased defensive effort, the escape of Curry from his slump and a decrease in LeBron's production are the only things that can help the Warriors win. But as I see it now, there's no stopping the freight train that is LeBron from obtaining his third ring
In my personal opinion, I do believe the Cavs will win the series. As of now, there has been no solution to stopping LeBron, and Klay Thompson and Steph Curry are incapable of guarding him to the extent they need. This can become a shoot-out type of series, so long as the Warriors have both the Splash Brothers on point. When only Thompson or Curry is on fire, the Warrriors struggle. A combination of increased defensive effort, the escape of Curry from his slump and a decrease in LeBron's production are the only things that can help the Warriors win. But as I see it now, there's no stopping the freight train that is LeBron from obtaining his third ring
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