NBA Finals Game 2: 3 Cavs Players Who Will Step Up Against The Warriors Other Than LeBron James

Basketball fans couldn't help but feel some sympathy for LeBron James in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After posting 51 points on 19-32 shooting, along with eight rebounds and eight assists, James watched as J.R. Smith's blunder at the end of regulation may have cost the Cleveland Cavaliers a legitimate shot at a title.

Instead, the defending champion Golden State Warriors came away with an overtime win and remain the clear favorites to win the finals. Unless the Cavs step up on Sunday, they could again see an early exit in the title series after losing in five games in 2017.