The Golden State Warriors won Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 104-89. The game was an aberration, with the Warriors dominating with the help of some unusual sources, and the real chess match won't kick in until Game 2.
2016-06-03T18:13:00Z
The Golden State Warriors won Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 104-89.
But Game 1 still produced some amazing images. Below we have collected some of the best photos from Getty and Reuters.
Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Festus Ezeli battle for the ball in the second half of Game 1 of the 2016 NBA. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors practices before Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 2, 2016 in Oakland, California.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors practices before Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 2, 2016 in Oakland, California.Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on before Game 1.
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on before Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on June 2, 2016 in Oakland, CaliforniaEzra Shaw/Getty Images
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot in the lane against Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors in the second half in Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California.
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot in the lane against Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors in the second half in Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California.John G. Mabanglo/Pool/Getty Images
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the second half.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half in game one of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) handles the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter in game one of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports
Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Festus Ezeli battle for the ball in the second half of Game 1 of the 2016 NBA.
Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Festus Ezeli battle for the ball in the second half of Game 1 of the 2016 NBA.Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
LeBron James passes the ball in the first half.
LeBron James passes the ball in the first half.Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes dunks the ball against Kyrie Irving.
Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) dunks the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in game one of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.Marcio Jose Sanchez/USA TODAY Sports
Stephen Curry reacts after making a three pointer in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Stephen Curry reacts after making a three pointer in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson and forward LeBron James defend a scoring drive against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes.
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Andrew Bogut and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors battle for a rebound against Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Stephen Curry goes up for a shot against Channing Frye.
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Stephen Curry grabs a rebound against Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half.
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Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot against Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors.
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Stephen Curry jokingly poses for a photo taken by Ian Clark in the second half.
Stephen Curry jokingly poses for a photo taken by Ian Clark in the second half.Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
LeBron James passes out of a double team by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes out of a double team by Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half in Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 2, 2016 in Oakland, California.Ronald Martinez/Getty Images