The Cavaliers were not the same team after blowing Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With a chance to take the lead late in that game, George Hill missed a free throw, but J.R. Smith, thinking his team had the lead, would get the rebound and proceed to dribble out the clock. Ultimately, the Cavs would lose in OT.
Apparently, LeBron James was not the same player after Game 1, too. According to James, he played the last three games with a broken right hand.
James explained how he injured his hand after the Cavs were swept by the Warriors on Friday night.
Take a listen:
LeBron James on his “self inflicted” hand injury + says he has no idea now if he’ll return to Cleveland or not. Family will help decide. pic.twitter.com/Om4NbWaQ5x
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) June 9, 2018