Warriors, Cavs sure to entertain in NBA

The Warriors completed a 4-2 series victory over the undermanned Cavs for their first championship in 40 years.

Led by Steph Curry, Golden State started 2015-16 in extraordinary form, going on a 24-0 run to begin the campaign.

The short-handed Cavs have also been impressive and will only get better as Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert hit top form on their returns from injuries.

WHERE THEY'RE AT

Despite their injuries early in the campaign, the Cavs still carry a 19-7 record heading into Christmas Day. Irving and Shumpert have been the biggest losses, while LeBron James came into the season with back worries and Kevin Love following shoulder surgery. However, James and Love have been crucial in seeing David Blatt's team start well despite those concerns. They may still be below their absolute best, but the Cavs will get better – and a win over the Warriors would send a message.

FORM

For the Cavs, they enter Christmas on the back of six straight wins. The Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks have been on the receiving end.

BY THE NUMBERS

Defensive rating Warriors 97.9 (rank: 4th) Cavaliers 98.8 (rank: 7th)

Three-point percentage Warriors 42.3 (rank: 1st) Cavaliers 36.1 (rank: 7th)

Steph Curry (regular-season averages) This season: 31.2 points, 6.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 44.8 three-point percentage Last season: 23.8 points, 7.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 44.3 three-point percentage

LeBron James (regular-season averages) This season: 26.4 points, 6.3 assists, 7.6 rebounds, 49.7 field-goal percentage Last season: 25.3 points, 7.4 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 48.8 field-goal percentage

WHAT WE'LL LEARN