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Warriors vs. Cavaliers Game 6: Live stream and preview

By Carlos Murillo

Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) talks during the fourth quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) talks during the fourth quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Golden State Warriors will look to clinch the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

The Golden State Warriors will look to win their second consecutive championship on the one year anniversary of their title victory last year.

The Dubs had a chance to close out the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 at Oracle Arena on Monday, but, without Draymond Green, the Cavs were too much. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 82 points in what will go down as one of the best road performances facing elimination in NBA history.

Now with their All-Star power forward back, the Warriors are looking to secure their title and place in history. They want to fly back to the Bay Area for a parade, not a Game 7. Ahead of their January game, Stephen Curry said that he hoped the Cleveland locker room still smelled like champagne. If, over the last few months the smell has worn off, Golden State wants to spray the bubbly once again.

The Warriors aren’t at full strength, losing Andrew Bogut to a season-ending leg injury he suffered in the third quarter of Game 5. After blocking J.R. Smith‘s shot, the Cavs’ shooting guard landed on Bogut’s leg. An MRI revealed that he suffered multiple bone bruises that would sideline him for the next 6-8 weeks.

Now Steve Kerr has a decision to make. He can start Festus Ezeli at the center spot or he can start Andre Iguodala and go with his Death Lineup. In typical Kerr fashion, he hasn’t shown his hand yet so anything is possible. Heck, he might even start Anderson Varejao.

Klay Thompson scored 37 while Curry added 25 in the Game 5 loss. The Warriors missed one wide open shot after another and they’ll need both their Splash Brothers and Harrison Barnes to knock down every open look they get.

This series has been absolutely unpredictable, more so than the “average” Finals series. Three straight blowouts, followed by two huge road victories, with historic performances sprinkled in has opened things up. The Cavaliers want to force a Game 7. The Warriors want to make history i the same spot they did last year.

It’s the biggest game of the season with all eyes on Curry and James as they look to improve their legacies.

Also noteworthy, Craig Sager will be working his first NBA Finals game in his illustrious career. A deal worked out between TNT and ESPN has allowed this to happen. Regardless of who you are supporting, this should put a smile on your face.

Projected Lineups

Golden State Warriors                    Oklahoma City Thunder

Draymond Green – PF                      Kevin Love – PF

Harrison Barnes – SF                       LeBron James – SF

Festus Ezeli – C                                  Tristan Thompson – C

Klay Thompson – SG                        J.R. Smith – SG

Stephen Curry – PG                          Kyrie Irving – PG

For those that want to see if the Cavaliers and Warriors can make the necessary adjustments for Game 5, the game can be seen on TV on ABC and watched online via a live stream via the WatchABC app. Here’s how to watch Game 6 of the NBA Finals online.

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016
Start Time: 5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Cleveland, OH
Venue: Quicken Loans Arena
TV  Info: ABC
Live Stream: WatchABC app

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