In NBA Finals rematch, Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 89-83 on Christmas Day

Source: www.cleveland.com - Friday, December 25, 2015
It had the feeling of an extension of their series in June, and unfortunately for the Cavaliers, it garnered the same result: The Warriors came away on top, 89-83 on Christmas Day at Oracle Arena. OAKLAND, Calif. - The anticipation, the suspense, the build-up to Friday's Christmas Day Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors didn't disappoint. It was a back and forth affair. The atmosphere was rowdy. Matthew Dellavedova was booed viciously upon entering the game midway in the first quarter. There's no love lost. It had the feeling of an extension of their series in June and unfortunately for the Cavaliers, it garnered the same result: the Warriors coming away on top, 89-83 on Christmas Day at Oracle Arena. Draymond Green flirted with a triple-double by registering 22 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists for Golden State (28-1). Stephen Curry dropped 19 points, Klay Thompson put in 18 points and Shaun Livingston provided 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting off the bench. Judging by the players' facial expressions, every wasted possession looked as if it was a colossal failure.  This game mattered for both teams. There's a mutual respect with each team observing the other from afar. "I think it's good for the NBA," Warriors interim coach Luke Walton said of the fan interest in watching these two teams face off. "I wouldn't call it a rivalry, but we are linked. We had a really competitive NBA Finals last ye

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