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NBA Finals: 3 Things To Watch Out For

By Cameron Stewart

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to battle for an NBA title for the second straight year. What will decide the series?

2015 NBA Finals
Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will tip off Thursday night.

Of course, all eyes will be on LeBron James and Stephen Curry, in some order the two biggest stars in the league today.

While most people will be dialed in on what those two do, the series will likely be decided by other factors that are beyond their control.

We have a good idea that James will score in the high-20s and come close to totaling triple-doubles. We know Curry will be a nightmare for the Cavaliers defense by connecting on long-range bombs.

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It’s the things that we don’t know that will likely determine who is crowned champion when the series comes to a close.

Here are the other stories and factors that will be of the utmost importance during the NBA Finals.

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