CLEVELAND– Four days later, and many Cavs fans still are wondering “What could have been?” concerning Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals.
With 4.7 seconds left, George Hill missed what would have been the go-ahead free throw. J.R. Smith miraculously came up with an offensive rebound, only to dribble out the clock as he appeared to tell LeBron James “I thought we were ahead.”
Still tied at 107-107, the Cavs and Warriors headed to overtime when the Warriors outscored the Cavs, 17-7. When watching the newly released footage below, it’s easy to understand the disparity that occurred in the final five minutes of game action.