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2017 NBA Finals: Power ranking every player on the Warriors and Cavs

By Michael Saenz

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) is congratulated by guard Kyrie Irving (2) and center Tristan Thompson (13) in the second overtime against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) is congratulated by guard Kyrie Irving (2) and center Tristan Thompson (13) in the second overtime against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Kevin Love

Ah, Kevin Love. He’s usually the guy that takes the fall for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he’s been really good for them this postseason. Specifically, against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Love averaged 23 points and 12 rebounds on 53 percent shooting from three-point range.

If he can continue that type of efficiency in to the NBA Finals, perhaps the Cavs will have a fighting chance after all. Whatever the case may be, Love needs to be huge for Cleveland to win. He needs to be a factor – his shooting and rebounding.

Love isn’t a guy that is going to carry the Cavs in the long run, but he could be a guy that catches fire in a quarter or two in order to change the direction of a series. He’s that good. And, hey, if the Cavs lose, how about we don’t jump to throw the blame on Love?

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