2017 Nba Finals Game 3 Full Game
Alright folks, buckle up because we're diving headfirst into a time machine! We're going back to 2017, specifically to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Get ready for some serious basketball nostalgia!
The House That LeBron Built (Almost...)
Picture this: Quicken Loans Arena, a.k.a. "The Q," is absolutely rocking. The Cleveland Cavaliers, down 0-2 to the Golden State Warriors, need a win. They need it like I need coffee on a Monday morning, absolutely vital!
The pressure? You could cut it with a butter knife. The air practically crackled with anticipation; you could see every single person there was biting their fingernails.
King James, All Hail!
Now, let's talk LeBron James. He's playing like his crown depends on it, and honestly, it kinda did. He was everywhere – scoring, rebounding, passing, the works.
He was dishing dimes like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat, creating opportunities left and right. He showed off his insane IQ; he was a human highlight reel!
The Supporting Cast
But LeBron couldn’t do it all alone, even though he seemed to be trying. Enter Kyrie Irving, with his handles so slick they could make a bowling ball spin. Kyrie was hitting shots that defied logic, like he'd been practicing them in his dreams.
And who could forget JR Smith? JR being JR, which meant a mix of brilliance and, well, JR-ness. He hit some big shots; a perfect recipe for a nail-biting game!
Warriors: Not Exactly Worried (Yet)
On the other side, you had the Golden State Warriors, a team so stacked they could probably win a game playing blindfolded (okay, maybe a slight exaggeration). They are looking to complete the sweep to win the NBA Championship.
Stephen Curry was doing his thing, bombing threes from areas that should be illegal. Kevin Durant, well, he was just being Kevin Durant – effortlessly dropping buckets and making it look way too easy. He made his presence known!
A Back-and-Forth Battle for the Ages
The game itself? A rollercoaster! Lead changes so frequent you'd get whiplash. Every possession felt like a heavyweight boxing match, punches being thrown, players giving everything they had!
Imagine your heart rate during a horror movie jump scare, that's what the entire fourth quarter felt like. It was a constant exchange of blows and no team was going to let up!
Big shots, clutch defensive stops, everything you could possibly want in a basketball game, it was there. A real, proper classic!
The Final Moments...
Down the stretch, it was anyone's game. Every single possession was critical, it could make or break either team! A missed free throw here, a turnover there, and the momentum could swing in a heartbeat.
Ultimately, the Warriors pulled it out. That KD, man, he hit a shot late that silenced the entire arena. You could have heard a pin drop.
"That was one of the toughest shots I've ever hit." - Kevin Durant after the game.
Why It Matters
Even though the Cavs lost, Game 3 was a reminder of what makes basketball so great. The drama, the skill, the sheer unpredictability.
Plus, it was just plain fun to watch two titans going at it! Even in defeat, the Cavs showed heart, and reminded everyone that they weren't going down without a fight.
It's a game that fans will talk about for years to come. And that, my friends, is why we love the NBA! And a reason to always look back at these epic matchups and games!
