NBA Playoffs 2016: Championship Schedule and Cavaliers vs. Warriors Projections

It’s hard to imagine a better matchup for the NBA Finals than a rematch between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Toronto Raptors put up a good fight in the Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder had three chances to win the Western Conference before falling short. However, the best teams are still alive, and fans will get a chance to see the two juggernauts battle each other on the biggest stage in the sport.

Now, each team will have to perform at its best to raise the trophy at the end of the series. No matter who wins, the fans will likely get quite a show along the way. Here is the full schedule for the upcoming series to make sure you don’t miss a second:

 

Preview

The Warriors were the best team in the NBA this season, and arguably ever, after setting a record with 73 wins. However, they were in serious trouble after going down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. This could have been the end of a great season, but instead the squad showed its mettle and came back with three straight wins to reach the next round.

Marcus Thompson of the Bay Area News Group explained what this meant for Stephen Curry:

If there was any question about where Curry stands among the game’s best, he just answered by closing out three straight vs KD and Russ

— Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) May 31, 2016

Curry was outstanding when it mattered, averaging 32.7 points per game in the final three wins, including 36 points on 13-of-24 shooting from the field in Game 7. The two-time MVP …

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