Golden State Warriors: 3 takeaways from Game 3 vs. Cavaliers

The Golden State Warriors are within one game of another championship. Here are three takeaways from Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals.

Entering Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals with a comfortable 2-0 cushion, the Golden State Warriors had put all the pressure on the underdog Cleveland Cavaliers. At the Quicken Loans Arena, it was on the Cavs to defend their home-court and make this a competitive series again.

On a night where LeBron James posted a 33-11-10 triple-double, Rodney Hood scored 15 points off the bench and Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson shot a combined 7-for-27, everything seemed to be in Cleveland’s favor.

Fortunately for the defending champs, a walking cheat code by the name of Kevin Durant carried the load. Combined with Golden State’s superior depth and a long-awaited third quarter avalanche, the Warriors stole Game 3 on the road despite the Cavs’ best efforts.

With the Dubs building a decisive 3-0 series lead, the NBA season could be over before the weekend. Here’s a look at the three biggest takeaways from Game 3 and what they tell us about Game 4.