Kevin Love finally played. The doctors discharged him and following the protocols of the NBA regarding concussions the player returned to the game. Yes, he did as a substitute. A strange experience for him, as he had not been a substitute since the 2010 season.
The last time Love faced a match played as a substitute was in Minnesota as a Timberwolf. It was his second season with the team. Since then, he did not get out of “startership”. Before the game against Warriors, Love was seen running specific training in the company of technical and NBA former player James Posey.
Already in the game, Love jumped onto the court in the first quarter, started well but was losing steam, being forgotten by his coach, Tyronn Lue, in the decisive part of the meeting. He finished with 11 points and 5 rebounds after playing 25 minutes, being the best of the second unit on the team.
The player had missed the second part, almost entirely, on the second game and missed the third game completely because of the concussion he suffered in the second stake.
The story is stubborn. No room for doubt. It is final. And very frustrating for Cleveland Cavaliers. Because no one has picked up a 3-1 in the NBA Finals. This partial result has been achieved 32 times and 32 times the title was won by the team that dominated 3-1.
Therefore, the Cavs would achieve a feat, a historic feat, in the case of overcoming the 3-1 and win the final series. Moreover when they have to win 2 times in the almost impregnable Oracle Arena. Next Monday, June 13, the Warriors could close the Finals and win a second consecutive title. Yes, without too much pressure, and they still have 3 chances to win the ring.
Losing, as it looks right now, the Cavs would surrender their third NBA Finals. They have not won any title. And LeBron James would lose his fifth Finals after entering 7 so far.
