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Kevin Durant scored 38 points, dunked the ball 422 times, was left unbelievably open for portions of the night and committed zero turnovers. He blistered Cleveland’s defense and Tyronn Lue had some explaining to do postgame.

Rihanna was one of the many celebrity’s in attendance at Oracle Arena for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the noted Cavs fan was in rare form.

If the Cavs figured the Warriors out in last year’s Finals, they had no answer for the new look version on Thursday night. Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors blasted Cleveland in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (), and showed everyone why they were touted as heavy favorites heading into this series.

We’re not even a quarter into the NBA Finals and Kevin Durant’s presence is already being felt.

Stephen Curry’s got a new pair of kicks. And these ones actually look pretty cool.

Mike Brown will remain as the Warriors’ acting head coach for at least Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Brown took the podium during the coaches pregame presser and, jokingly, confirmed that he’s pretty sure he’ll be manning the ship Thursday evening.

Shaquille O’Neal and JaVale McGee’s beef has been well publicized on TNT and Twitter this season. Earlier in the winter, the Warriors center and the former NBA champ traded some serious barbs back in February. Shaq has been harassing McGee for years and finally he said enough is enough.

Kevin Durant, who is due for a possible $35.4 million per year contract next season, is willing to take a pay cut on his next contract to keep the Warriors’ core intact, according to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Chris Haynes.

Murph and Mac, Garry and Larry, Fitz and Brooks, Tolber and Lund, Ray Woodson, The Audible, Ted Ramey and several other KNBR contributors weigh in what will happen in the Finals

49ers GM John Lynch joined Pro Football Talk Live for an interview to be released later this week, and spoke at length about his discussion with former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, that took place shortly after the hiring of Lynch and new head coach Kyle Shanahan .