NBA Finals Schedule 2016: Game 1 TV Info and Cavaliers vs. Warriors Prediction

As the dust settled after three rounds of the NBA playoffs, which featured four seven-game series as well as a multitude of blowouts, the two teams left standing are the top seeds from their respective conferences, the reigning champion Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It’s a rematch of the 2015 NBA Finals, which the Warriors won in six games. Of course, not only is it a matchup of the league’s two best teams, but also its two top players, as Stephen Curry tries to lead his Warriors past LeBron James’ Cavs for the second straight time.

So there is no shortage of storylines heading into what should become a long, competitive series for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Let’s check out all of the important details for Game 1 along with a preview and a prediction for which team will grab the early lead.

 

Viewing Information

Where: Oracle Arena in Oakland, California

When: Thursday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET

Watch: ABC

Live Stream: ESPN3

Tickets: ScoreBig.com

 

Game 1 Preview

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Although it’s the same combatants as one year ago, the feeling heading into the series is a lot different. That’s mostly because the Cavaliers are far healthier than they were at this time last season, when Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love combined to play one game in the Finals.

Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com passed along comments from James, who downplayed being installed as the underdogs for both Game 1 and the series. He’s confident his squad is more prepared for what lies ahead with all their stars ready to roll.

“We’re better built to start the Finals than we were last …

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