As Game 2 of the NBA Finals approaches, there's a dark cloud hanging over the series already. The Warriors dominated Game 1 at such a level that many fans lost hope. Their dominance all year wasn't just a regular season thing. They didn't cruise through the playoffs solely due to injuries. They're really this good and not even the mighty LeBron James can stop them. Golden State was so good in Game 1 that they've broken the will of fans everywhere.

That said, it's just one game and the Cavaliers have plenty of chances to do something about it. They still have the greatest player in the world and that has to count for something, right? Here are 5 things are that fans should be thinking about heading into Game 2.

LeBron James needs to D up

LeBron is still the best player in the world, and he's proven that time and time again. What's always made him the best is that, when he chooses, he can dominate the defensive end of the floor like he frequently does on offense. However, in Game 1 that dominance was nowhere to be found. He wasn't as bad as some of his teammates, but he had moments where he got caught ball-watching and didn't close out on shots well.

If Cleveland is going to have any chance in this series it needs James to be at his best on the defensive end. It's unfair to ask so much of him, but that's what the Cavs have to do considering what they're up against. Against a high-powered offense like Golden State's, the Cavaliers can't afford James being any less than his very best for the entire game.

Will Klay Thompson find his shot?

Amidst the Warriors dominant run through the playoffs it would be difficult to notice that Klay Thompson has had one of the worst shooting stretches of his career. For the playoffs, Thompson is shooting 36 percent from the field and 33 percent from 3-point range. His slump continued into Game 1 with a 3-for-16 performance and not a single make from beyond the arc. He's managed to make an impact on defense, but his shot has decided to take the postseason off.

Which makes what Golden State has been able to do so far even scarier. Thompson has not been a factor on offense for weeks, and they've managed to run through everything anyway. If Thompson's shot ever comes back then Golden State might truly be unbeatable. If he has a mega performance in Game 2, is there anything the Cavs can do to slow them down? It feels unlikely.

Cavaliers offense has to slow down

Amidst the blowout in Game 1, there was a moment in the third quarter when the Cavaliers went on a quick run. They brought the lead down to 12 and teased everybody with a comeback. That never ended up happening as the Warriors just turned the jets back on and shot their lead back up to 20, but that spurt was the best offense Cleveland played all night.

Cleveland can't play at the same pace they did in Game 1. Trying to run with the Warriors is suicide. This isn't to say they should return to 2015 and try to grind out every victory. Forcing Golden State to play in transition can be successful, but Cleveland went about it entirely the wrong way. They rushed shots against set defense, forced layups with defenders already waiting at the rim, and took gross pull-up jumpers like they were in layup lines. They have to run more set plays, pick and roll, and force Golden State's defense to work. In Game 1 they were too easy to defend.

Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James

This matchup has the potential to swing the series. Durant was dominant in Game 1 and did everything Golden State needed him to do. James, who spent most of the night matched up with him, was unable to slow Durant down.  However, for a lot of Game 1 the Warriors were relying on Durant and Stephen Curry. Eventually they managed to blow it open, but it's not an understatement to say K.D. carried Golden State in the early going.

If James can frustrate Durant and prevent him from getting to the rim so easily, it could be the turning point for Cleveland. They can't allow Durant to run wild the way he did in Game 1. It's impossible to stop him, but slowing him down should not be, especially for a player of LeBron's caliber.

Cavs bench must be heard from

The Cavaliers bench got destroyed in Game 1. Deron Williams and Kyle Korver didn't make a single shot while Iman Shumpert managed to make two. When Richard Jefferson is far and away the best sub, that is a problem. 

A huge part of this is Golden State's ability to stagger in two starters with their bench units at all times. Cleveland can't do that and tried to counter Durant and Curry by always having LeBron on the floor against them. These counters didn't work because Cleveland got nothing from its bench. This is an area the Cavaliers can't afford to lose. Golden State's starting unit is dominant. Striking while the starters sit is the best course of action, but Cleveland couldn't take advantage. If Korver, Williams and Shumpert can't step up, then Game 2 is already lost.