OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors open the NBA Finals tonight at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of last year's championship series, which the Warriors won in six games.
The Cavs are slightly more rested than the Warriors, who were extended to seven games before winning the Western Conference title with a Game 7 victory over the Thunder Monday night.
Catch Game 1 tonight on Channel 9 when it tips off at 9 p.m.
NBA Finals Schedule:
Thursday, June 2: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 5: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m.
Friday, June 10: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m.
*Monday, June 13: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m.
*Thursday, June 16: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m.
*Sunday, June 19: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m.
(*Games scheduled in case the series goes to 5, 6 or 7 games)