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Controversial Ending Derails Cavs in Game One

Wrap-Up -- The series opener of the 2018 NBA Finals was a terrific game marred by a terrible ending.

A late missed free throw, a mental lapse and a questionable call by the officials spoiled LeBron James’ epic performance and derailed what might have been a series-altering upset by the Cavaliers, who fell in a frustrating Game 1 overtime loss – 124-114 – on Thursday night at Oracle Arena.

It’s hard to pick which aspect was most painful as the Wine & Gold fell after essentially outplaying the World Champs for the majority of the evening.