The Warriors, from the opening tip, played the game at the uptempo pace they desire and exfoliated the Cavaliers, 132-98, Monday night in Cleveland.
The same Warriors last month played at the slower, more deliberate pace the Cavaliers desire – and still won, 89-83.
They now have swept both regular-season games against the team they beat four times in six games to win the NBA Finals last June. Cleveland was missing two All-Stars in that series, but had both in the games this season.
The final argument has been submitted. The verdict is in.