Who was favored in the 2016 NBA Finals?
The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the odds-on favorite to take home the NBA title next season, according to odds listed by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
Was the 2016 NBA Finals rigged?
Below, 28 things you may not remember about that legendary Cavs-Warriors Game 7 from the 2016 Finals. Ayesha Curry, Stephen’s wife, said the NBA was “absolutely rigged” after her husband fouled out in Game 6. Steve Kerr ripped the officiating, too.
Who was favored in the 2017 NBA Finals?
the Golden State Warriors
Cavs Enter The 2017 NBA Finals As Underdogs LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the reigning champions, but the Golden State Warriors enter the NBA Finals as the Vegas favorites.
Is LeBron injured 2016 finals?
LeBron James played through the NBA Finals with a serious right hand injury that he sustained after Game 1, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. During his postgame press conference on Friday following the Golden State Warriors’ sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, James admitted to the injury and donned his cast.
Is the NBA playoffs rigged?
They aren’t rigged but they did extend every series to the best of 7. It used to be 3-5-7-7. Now it’s 7-7-7-7 which is nothing but a naked money grab. Sometimes a long series is good but most of the time by Game 3 you can tell who will win the series.
Who was favored in the 2018 NBA Finals?
The Warriors
The Warriors are the largest Finals favorites in at least 16 seasons, according to odds database Sportsoddshistory.com. Cleveland opened as a +650 underdog against the Warriors in the series.
What is the most watched NBA game ever?
The highest-rated NBA Finals is the 1998 championship series between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz, Michael Jordan’s last Finals series. The series averaged 29.04 million viewers. An astounding 35.89 million people watched the clinching Game 6 — the most watched basketball game in history.
What happened to LeBron James finger?
ESPN’s Chris Broussard reports James injured the ring finger on his left hand during the first half of Monday’s 105-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers: After taping the finger, the Heat’s star went on to play 41 minutes, scoring 24 points with nine rebounds while making 9-of-21 shots.
How long did LeBron lay on the floor?
LeBron said he chose to lay on the floor for a minute — a long, agonizing minute for Lakers fans — to see how it felt and if his leg got worse. It didn’t. “Had an opportunity just to tie my shoe again and see if I’m able to go, I was able to continue to go,” LeBron said.