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The Golden State Warriors ran into a myriad of problem in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, facing a Cleveland Cavaliers team that had the resolve to defend their home court and put up a historic shooting performance to do so in a 137-116 win.
But if there is something Warriors forward Draymond Green is sure of, is that same performance will not be matched once these two teams face again at Oracle Arena on Monday night.
“I can't foresee them coming to Oracle and hitting 24 threes,” Green told reporters post-game, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. “We never felt like we were out of the game. We continued to push. We were right there. A couple of shots drop, maybe the game turns. We'll be fine.”
The difference was massive from the start, with the Cavs tallying a record-setting 49 points in the first quarter, to lead by 16 points after attempting 22 free throws in it alone.
While the game was eventually very physical and choppy all around, the biggest disparity was on the three-point arc, where the Cavs lit the Warriors up, shooting a flaming 53.3 percent on 24 made trifectas — a 39-point disparity with Golden State's 11 made threes on 28.2 percent.
Golden State allowed five or more three-pointers to three of Cleveland's starting five (J.R. Smith, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving) — with seven total players making at least one trey.
Oracle's rims have been kind to the Warriors during the NBA Finals, combining for 30-of-76 (39.5 percent) in two games, while holding the Cavs to a mere 19-of-60 mark (31.7 percent) during Games 1 and 2.
The biggest key of Game 4 was the constant open looks the Cavaliers had from the corner and wing spots, an aspect the Warriors must eliminate if they hope to celebrate in front of their fans at the end of Game 5.
