FRIEND OR FOE - NBA FINALS [2015]

The time has finally arrived. June 4th, 2015 sets the stage for this years annual NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. These teams met only twice during the regular season splitting the match-ups 1-1. The Golden State Warriors ranked 1st in the Wastern Conference all season and ended the Western Conference Finals in 5 games to add impression on their already respected prestige. The Cavs on the other hand, were ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference coming into the Playoffs and ran into a couple a of scares against the Chicago Bulls in the semi-finals round. After finally advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, they matched up against the #1 seeded Atlanta Hawks. Though without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, the Cavs issued the Hawks the sweep, ending the series in Game 4 at Quicken Loans Arena with a bold 20 point victory. The glory from advancing to the Finals has subsided for both clubs and ffter over a week of rest for both teams, they'll meet tonight in Game 1 of the NBA Finals live from Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena.

Cavs guard Kyrie Irving told reporters earlier this week that his leg inhibition (ankle and knee injury) is slow process for recovery. Irving will be dealt the task of NBA MVP guard Stephen Curry who with his grin,  conveys kindness and ease, plays with the tenacity that has led his team all the way to this championship stage. Obviously, this is the first time at the big stage for most of the Golden State roster. The Warriors will rely on the coaching of 5 time NBA champion Steve Kerr to lead them into the promise.   This though, is Kerr's first year as a head coach and not much has been said about him inheriting a already put together Warriors team who fired Mark Jackson for unclear reasons. Nevertheless, The Cavs head coach is a rookie NBA coach as well. Cavs head coach David Blatt will handle the technicalities for Cleveland as they look to stop the #1 ranked offense in the league and get the NBA Finals championship trophy. LeBron James attribute of leadership has landed him his yes, a fifth straight NBA Finals appearance and he is not looking to come up short.  Play close attention to the rebound totals for both clubs throughout these contest. This statistic will play key into who is to win this series that will likely take up to 7 games to finalize.

NBA fans the moment you've all been waiting for, Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors will air tonight at 9:00 p.m E.T on ABC. Stay tuned here at THEBIRTHLLC.com for consistent coverage and news regarding the 2015 NBA Finals.