2017 NBA finals
Game Three
Cavaliers vs Warriors
Quicken Loans Arena
Cleveland, U.S.A
Thursday, 08 June 2017
Kick-off is at 03h00 CAT
Cleveland Cavaliers will face Golden State Warriors in the 2017 National Basketball Association (NBA) finals game three on Thursday.
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 04: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)[/caption]
Cavaliers are heading into match trailing 2-0 against Warriors, who won the last match 132-113 at the Oracle Arena on Monday.
Warriors also recorded a 113-91 victory over Cavaliers at the same venue. The former will now play two straight games away from home.
Cavaliers won their last match at home in the NBA. They defeated Boston Celtics 112-99 at home, while Warriors are enjoying a long winning run away.
in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California[/caption]
The last time tasted a defeat on the road in the NBA was against San Antonio Spurs in March 2017. Since then they have won 11 consecutive matches away.
Cleveland-based Cavaliers advanced to this year's finals after defeating Celtics in the semi-finals, while Oakland-based Warriors overcame Spurs in the last four.
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Kyrie Irving #2 and Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers[/caption]
Cavaliers and Warriors have met 103 times in competitive matches. The latter have won 53 games compared to Cavaliers' 50 victories.
Cavaliers have played 52 games at home against Warriors. They have won 32 games compared to Warriors' 30 wins.
Head-to-Head
Cavaliers - 50
Warriors - 53
Draws - 0
Form Guide (last five NBA matches)
Cavaliers - L,W,W,L,L
Warriors - W,W,W,W,W
Play-off leaders
PTS: LeBron James (480)
TRB: Kevin Love (163)