MANILA, Philippines – The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 of the series to once again take place in Oakland where the defending champions hope to protect homecourt and go up 1-0.
(INFOGRAPHIC: 2016 NBA Finals lowdown)
While the Cavs (12-2 in the playoffs) faced little challenge during their road to the finals, the Warriors went through a more daunting course, including coming back from a 1-3 series deficit against the OKC Thunder.
(READ: Cavs or Warriors? Gilas coaches, players make #NBAFinals prediction)
Which from the two teams will draw first blood in the rematch to last year’s championship round?
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