Golden State Warriors: 5 Players who always kill the Warriors
By Tony Pesta
1. LeBron James
Playoff averages vs Warriors: 33.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 9.4 APG
To no one’s surprise, LeBron James comes in at number one on this list. James and the Warriors have been pinned against each other in all four of the last NBA Finals. While James only won one of those series, his ability to single-handedly take the Dubs down is unparalleled.
No single player is more feared by the Warriors than James. In the past four Finals combined, he has averaged 30+ points in all but one series. He has racked up seven different 40+ point games and four 15+ rebound nights against the Dubs.
By far his most impressive game against the Warriors was Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. In this game, James recorded 51 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists while shooting 59 percent from the field.
This insane feat nearly helped Cleveland steal Game 1 on the road, but a catastrophic meltdown from George Hill and JR Smith ultimately cost them the game. James became the first player to ever score 50+ points in a Finals game and lose.
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Of course, we have to mention the 2016 NBA Finals. After falling down 3-1, James averaged 36.3 points, 9.7 assists and 11.7 rebounds a game to lead the comeback. His Cavalier team became the first and only team to defeat the Warriors in a seven-game series since the 2013-14 season.