The entire game was rather dull aside from the Fourth Quarter. Other than the point differential, the other three quarters were actually quite exciting.
Chen Xi shot 9-for-16 for 25 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists. Butler went 6-for-14 for 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Westbrook shot 11-for-20 for 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Wade also recorded a stat line of 10+4, while Harris feasted during the garbage time of the Fourth Quarter, padding his stats to finish with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Warriors, Durant shot 13-for-25 for 34 points and 8 rebounds, while Thompson went 7-for-17 for 18 points and 5 rebounds. Green shot 7-for-12 for 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Winning the first game at Golden State's home court gave the Thunder a tremendous boost in morale.
As the only game played on the night of the 27th, this result was actually within the expectations of most fans.
With Curry absent, the Warriors' loss was only natural. Besides, Durant had his scoring outburst during the game, while the Thunder showcased their signature highlight-reel alley-oop dunks. Everything was on display.
The next day, the Raptors faced the Wizards and conquered King Mountain, winning 102–92 to take the lead in the series and secure match point.
Elsewhere, the Cavaliers faced the Bulls and suffered a "regrettable" 87–121 defeat.
James shot 7-for-16 for 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Oladipo went 11-for-19 for 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
A Westbrook-style stat line.
Losing King Mountain had drastically reduced their chances of winning, and for a time, voices predicting the Cavaliers' downfall spread throughout the League.
"LeBron James has missed the first round for the first time since 2006?!"
"Without the help of superstar teammates, has the mask concealing James's