Warriors vs. Cavaliers 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NBA Finals Game 4 online

The Cavaliers finally showed some life in the NBA Finals. After two losses in Oakland, they blew out the Warriors in Game 3 and now trail 2-1. They need to have a repeat performance on Friday or they could face an elimination game at Oracle Arena in Game 5.

Tyronn Lue was forced to make an adjustment to his starting lineup on Wednesday, as Kevin Love was sidelined with a concussion. Richard Jefferson started in his place and did a good job, finishing with nine points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Kyrie Irving stepped up in Love's absence as well, going off for 30 points and eight assists and generally looking much better than he had in the previous two matchups. Everything clicked for Cleveland, which never trailed and won by 30 points.

While the Cavaliers' point guard finally excelled, the Warriors' had a tough game -- Stephen Curry scored 19 points on 13 shots but he turned the ball over six times. Draymond Green had a nightmare of a game as LeBron James guarded him, finishing with just six points, while Klay Thompson caught fire in the second quarter but went scoreless in the other three. While Cleveland's defense deserves credit for limiting Golden State's three stars, it's hard to imagine them having another performance as poor as the one they had in Game 3.

The question going into Game 4 is how the teams will adjust. Love is expected to be available but the Cavaliers might be better served by having him come off the bench while Jefferson continues to start. Steve Kerr decided to stay big on Wednesday instead of matching Cleveland's small lineup, but it makes a lot of sense to start Andre Iguodala instead of Andrew Bogut going forward. Neither squad can afford to give minutes to ill-fitting pieces.

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