PREMIUM
The Coach's NBA Sunday Night SLAUGHTERHOUSE
(NBA) Cleveland vs. Golden State,
Point Spread: 8.50 | -103.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 8.50 | -103.00 Cleveland (Away)
Result: Loss
The Cavaliers simply ran out of gas in Game 4, and for the first time in this series we saw Golden State execute on offense. Going back to Oakland the Cavs are now getting another big cushion here in Game 5, and I think the few days of rest between games will really serve them well.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The Warriors have not been a good bet at home in these playoffs, only covering the spread in four of their last 13 at Oracle Arena. They won the first two games of the Western Conference Finals by a combined five points, and were very fortunate to win get a back door cover in OT in Game 1 of this series.
2. LeBron James - If the Cavs are going to pull off the upset, they will need LeBron James to be the best player on the floor. That's really not asking too much, as he has been as good as anyone in these playoffs, and he says he's better than he's ever been. "If you put everything together as far as my mind, my body, my game. If you put everything in one bottle, this is probably the best I've been."
3. X-Factor - Matthew Deladova was hospitalized for dehydration after Game 3, and he didn't appear to have the same kind of energy in Game 4. He should be re-energized and ready to battle for every loose ball here in Game 5.
Selection: This is a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers (8*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Previous History - The Warriors have not been a good bet at home in these playoffs, only covering the spread in four of their last 13 at Oracle Arena. They won the first two games of the Western Conference Finals by a combined five points, and were very fortunate to win get a back door cover in OT in Game 1 of this series.
2. LeBron James - If the Cavs are going to pull off the upset, they will need LeBron James to be the best player on the floor. That's really not asking too much, as he has been as good as anyone in these playoffs, and he says he's better than he's ever been. "If you put everything together as far as my mind, my body, my game. If you put everything in one bottle, this is probably the best I've been."
3. X-Factor - Matthew Deladova was hospitalized for dehydration after Game 3, and he didn't appear to have the same kind of energy in Game 4. He should be re-energized and ready to battle for every loose ball here in Game 5.
Selection: This is a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers (8*)