The Warriors will try to clinch their second straight championship in Game 5 at Oracle Arena on Monday, but they'll have to do it without Draymond Green. If the Cavs hope to avoid elimination, a fast start is an absolute must. The Warriors are not a great first half team at the best of times, and without one of their best players, it could take some time to make the necessary adjustments.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - Cleveland has taken the lead to the locker room in each of the last two games, but they were blown out in the second half of Game 4, losing 108-97. The Cavs have been a good bet when coming off a loss, covering the spread in five of their last seven when failing to cover in the previous game.

2. Splash Bros - Curry went off for 38 points in Game 4, but he and Klay Thompson were terrible in the first three games of this series. Draymond Green's 44 points in the first two games was more than double the production of either Curry or Thompson. Green is going to be there to carry the load tonight.

3. X-Factor - LeBron James should benefit greatly from the absence of Green, who is one of the Warriors top defenders. He's totaled 57 points in the last two games, and I expect him to go for 30+ tonight.

Selection: This is a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers 1st Half (10*)