Five reasons why the Golden State Warriors will win the 2015 NBA Finals: Stephen Curry too much for hobbled Cavs squad

2. Health

If Irving and Love were fully healthy, the Cavaliers may have been the title favorites. However, LeBron will be expected to carry a heavy load, and doing so against the Warriors will be much more difficult than doing it against the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks.

Irving is expected to be hobbled throughout the NBA Finals, and the Warriors caught a big break as Thompson will not sit out despite his Game 5 concussion.