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Oakland (United States) (AFP) - LeBron James called Saturday's extra rest day in the NBA Finals "a lifeline" for the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose weary starters have played much more than their Golden State counterparts.
The Cavaliers and Warriors are level at 2-2 in the best-of-seven championship series with game five Sunday at Oakland, where Cleveland won game two for only the fourth home loss by Golden State in the season or playoffs.