The second game of the NBA finals, like Game 1, was a thriller that ended in overtime. This time, though, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors, 95-93, eking out a crucial win in Oakland. On the Warriors side, Steph Curry had a bad night, making just 5 out of 23 shots. LeBron James, for the Cavs, scored 39 points and had 16 rebounds. Game 3 is in Cleveland on Tuesday night.
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