NBA finals: It's showtime!

Oakland (California, USA): Stephen Curry has called on the Golden State Warriors to build on the momentum of their remarkable comeback win over Oklahoma City as they prepare to face LeBron James and Cleveland in the opening game of the NBA Finals on Thursday. The Warriors begin the defense of their NBA crown at the Oracle Arena on Thursday in a dream repeat of last year’s finals, which saw Golden State win the title against an injury-hit Cavaliers team.

The Cavaliers have arrived in California firing on all cylinders, with their big three of James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love all fit and ready as they bid to avenge last year’s 2-4 series defeat. The Warriors meanwhile arrived in the finals after a Houdini act against the Thunder in the Western Conference finals, coming back from 3-1 down to complete a stunning 4-3 win on Monday. Two-time NBA MVP Curry told reporters Wednesday the Warriors were brimming with belief after their win over the Thunder — and urged the Dubs to unleash the same sort of hunger against the Cavs on Thursday.