Despite what it may seem, we here at Sonics Rising are more than an arena and politics blog. We remain, at our core, a basketball blog. And tonight begins the culmination of the 2017 NBA season, as the two best teams in the league meet for the sport’s biggest prize. The NBA Finals, featuring the third consecutive battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, kick off tonight from Oakland.
The two teams split the season series, with the Cavs squeaking out a one point victory on Christmas, and the Warriors winning the rematch decisively by a score of 126-91.
We here in the Pacific Northwest don’t have any rooting interest in the series, except that former Sonic Kevin Durant and Washington State Cougar Klay Thompson both play for the Warriors. This will be Durant’s second Finals appearance but his first with Golden State. Will they have enough to beat the living legend that is LeBron James and the reigning champs? Let’s find out.
| CLE | vs | GSW |
|---|---|---|
| 116.8 | PPG | 118.3 |
| 50.7% | FG% | 50.2% |
| 43.5% | 3PT% | 38.9% |
| 16.1 | RTG | 16.8 |
| 97.67 | PACE | 102.56 |
2017 NBA Finals schedule
| Game | Date | Time (PST) | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Date | Time (PST) | Place |
| Game 1 | 6/1/2026 | 6:00 PM | Oracle Arena (Oakland, CA) |
| Game 2 | 6/4/2025 | 5:00 PM | Oracle Arena (Oakland, CA) |
| Game 3 | 6/7/2025 | 6:00 PM | Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, OH) |
| Game 4 | 6/9/2025 | 6:00 PM | Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, OH) |
| Game 5 | 6/12/2025 | 6:00 PM | Oracle Arena (Oakland, CA) |
| Game 6 | 6/15/2017 | 6:00 PM | Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, OH) |
| Game 7 | 6/18/2017 | 5:00 PM | Oracle Arena (Oakland, CA) |
Comments
93, end of 3rd
Depth.
By Mike Baker on 06.01.17 8:01pm
KD
KD 38 points!!! #ForeverASonic
By Sonics3313 on 06.02.17 12:47pm
Howard Courtside for Game 2
Watching a replay of the game, I spotted Mr. Starbucks himself sitting courtside during Game 2. Unreal. I hope he had an awful time. That weasel.
KD has been amazing so far. Finals MVP for sure. Go Dubs!
By JackinSeattle on 06.05.17 10:31pm
GSW in 5
I think Lebron wins one out of pride and force of will. But that’s all he’s going to get. KD is on a mission. Good for him.
By Chris Meirose on 06.06.17 12:05pm
Finally able to watch a game tonight
I was at a wedding in Maine all weekend
By Taylor Bartle on 06.07.17 5:43pm
Get out the brooms
KD looking like the MVP right now.
By Taylor Bartle on 06.07.17 8:49pm
He's absolutely killing it.
Love it. Good for KD. Putting in work and getting some new level of recognition, as hard as that is at his level.
By Chris Meirose on 06.07.17 9:35pm
I just feel bad for OKC...
NOT!
By Stevie Peet on 06.08.17 7:49pm
Karma
As fans we had to watch KD play for the enemy for 8 years…now it’s their turn!
Go Warriors! Here’s to KD being Finals MVP & Thunder fans having to live with it!
By JackinSeattle on 06.09.17 5:32pm