Golden State Warriors 90-120 Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3

The Cavaliers held the Warriors to 42% shooting percent from the field, and a shocking 9-33 on three-pointers.

LeBron finally got some support in Game 3, despite Kevin Love being ruled out before Game 3 with concussion symptoms. Kyrie Irving shot 12-25 from the field and 3-7 on threes for 30 points; J.R. Smith went 7-13 from the field and went 5-10 on threes for 20 points.

The Cavs took the lead early, finishing the first quarter 33-16. The Warriors never led at any point in the game. So far, the first three games of this Finals series have resulted in a 15-point victory for the Warriors, a 33-point victory for the Warriors, and now a 30-point victory for the Cavaliers.

LeBron James scored 32 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat defending champions Golden State Warriors 120-90 in the third game of the NBA Finals.

After heavy defeats in the opening two contests, the Cavaliers now trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Kyrie Irving added 30 points for the home team, with Steph Curry only claiming 19 for Golden State.

“We weren’t ready to play,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “They just punched us right in the mouth.”

James added: “My team-mates got me going. They told me to be aggressive – and that’s what I was.”

Cleveland were beaten by Golden State in last year’s Finals.

Game four is also in Cleveland on Friday.