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3 things you missed from the Warriors’ epic Game 3 win over the Cavaliers

Basketball fans have spent a lot of time complaining about how lopsided the 2017 playoffs have been, but Game 3 of the NBA Finals made up for all the blowouts.

Just when it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were going to come away with a win, Kevin Durant hit a massive 3-pointer that proved the difference in Golden State's 118-113 win.

You saw the heartbreak for the Cavs. You witnessed Durant's clutch heroics. Here are three things you missed from Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals.

The Cavs used their first few possessions to test the Warriors on offense, and it worked
The Cavs used their first few possessions to test the Warriors on offense, and it worked

Cleveland's first three possessions of the game featured two giant loops around several screens for JR Smith and a couple of off-ball screens to free Kyrie Irving for an isolation drive to the rim.