NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

This article previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.  It takes a look at why each team could win and my prediction.

The NBA Playoffs have been whittled down to two teams.  For one last time, I will deviate from the Sacramento Kings content to bring you a preview of the series.  Your last chance to watch basketball until the July Summer Leagues, so there is a reason to tune in.

For the third consecutive year, the Western Conference Champion Golden State Warriors take on the Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers.  The 2017 NBA Finals series is the ultimate grudge match.  Golden State and Cleveland seem destined to face off in the finals all season after splitting the last two finals and now the time has finally come.

This article takes a look at the finals schedule and then dives into why each team could win.  We wrap up with my prediction and some final thoughts.  Let us jump right into the action.

Schedule