What are the biggest things to watch for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in their fourth-straight Finals matchup? How can Cleveland pull the upset?
Our NBA experts answer the big questions heading into the NBA Finals.
1. What's the most important thing to watch for the Cavaliers in the Finals?
Amin Elhassan, ESPN.com: Can the Cavs' defense be more consistent? Glass half full: A defense that was bottom-two in the NBA during the regular season managed to be about league average in the postseason, allowing 105.9 points per 100 possessions. Glass half empty: That defensive rating comes with a lot of variance, with Cleveland posting six games where it allowed more than 110 points per 100 possessions.