How to Watch NBA Finals Golden State vs. Cleveland Game 1 Live Stream Online

After what seems like an interminable wait, the night has finally arrived. The NBA Finals are about to begin. And the two teams who will battle for the Larry O’Brien trophy are the two teams most expected to be left standing: the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Golden State enters having run through their entire Western Conference playoff slate unblemished. They went a perfect 12-0 against their three opponents, Portland, Utah, and San Antonio. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and company have appeared to hit their stride at the right time.

The Cavs didn’t fare badly in their own right. After struggling a bit in a four-game sweep of Indiana in the first round, Cleveland turned it on against Toronto and Boston. Though they did drop one against the Celtics, overall, Cleveland was superb in rounds two and three.

For the remarkable LeBron James, it is his seventh straight appearance in the NBA Finals. He’s looking for his fourth ring, and a second consecutive victory over Golden State. But this one will be a tall order. Durant was still in Oklahoma City last season, and not yet a part of the Warriors.

Still, this one should be a dandy. Here’s hoping. The rest of the playoffs have been a dud.

Tip-off is scheduled for shortly after 9:00 p.m. ET. ABC has the coverage. The game will also be streamed online, via WatchESPN, free with a cable subscription. The Watch ESPN app can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store, and the Google Play Store.

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