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Golden State Warriors: 3 keys for Game 3 vs. Cavaliers

By Simon Smith

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Kevin Durant #35 against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 03: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Kevin Durant #35 against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Having defended their home-court advantage in Game 2, here are three keys for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals.

After getting out of jail in the opening game of the series, the Golden State Warriors were back to their dominant selves in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals.

In defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-103, the Warriors looked much more like the team that entered the Finals as the overwhelming favorite to clinch its third title in four years.

Leading the charge was Stephen Curry, who was outstanding in posting 33 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Furthermore, his nine 3-pointers set a Finals records for most triples in a game, surpassing the previous record of eight set in 2010 by Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics.

After a poor shooting night in Game 1, Kevin Durant bounced back in emphatic fashion with 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, while also posting nine rebounds and seven assists. Additionally, Klay Thompson scored 20 points after being somewhat doubtful to play following the ankle injury he sustained in Game 1.

Overall, the Warriors shot 57.3 percent from the field, their best return thus far of the postseason. In addition to the usual suspects, JaVale McGee made the most of his first start since May 5 by scoring 12 points in just 18 minutes on 6-of-6 shooting, while backup guard Shaun Livingston was  excellent with 10 points and five rebounds off the bench.

While they now hold a 2-0 series, the Warriors will be well aware of just how impressive the Cavaliers have been at home this postseason. With this in mind, here are three keys for Golden State in Game 3 as the series shifts to Cleveland.

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