After wrapping up Game 2 against the Jazz, the Thunder had another two days off.
The League's schedule this year was a little unusual. The first-round schedules for teams like the Thunder and Rockets were noticeably easier.
The Rockets, right behind the Thunder, also made quick work of the Timberwolves in Game 2.
That left the top three teams in the Western Conference all holding 2–0 series leads.
The Cavaliers and Bulls also finished their games on the same day as the Thunder and Rockets.
LeBron James turned things around.
He finished the game shooting 17-for-24 from the field, 2-for-5 from three, and 10-for-13 from the free-throw line, exploding for 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead his team to victory.
A 71% field-goal percentage—is this what peak, full-force LeBron looks like?!!
By comparison, the Cavaliers' CBA teammates really lived up to the name this time.
Aside from Love's 15 points and 8 rebounds and Korver's 12 points, not one other player scored in double figures.
Across the court, Oladipo had also given it everything, putting up 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, but he still couldn't avoid defeat.
The Cavaliers had successfully tied the series at 1–1.
The fans, their hopes restored, were suddenly celebrating like it was New Year's all over again. They rose to their feet and started talking big on social media.
"We just gave them one game. We'll gentleman-sweep them 4–1 in no time!"
"Little Oladipo, the guy the Thunder didn't even want, thinks he can challenge LeBron?"
"LeBron's starting to turn it on. Tremble, mortals!"
Amid the "peaceful" atmosphere, the date rolled around to the 20th.
Game 3 between the 76ers and Bucks saw The Greek Freak back on his home court and on another rampage. With unmatched aggression, he battered