David Lee has changed Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Golden State Warriors. The forward has helped them cut a 20-point Cleveland Cavaliers lead down all the way to six in the fourth quarter. Lee has set good screens and then made plays with the ball in his hands, showcasing his great passing ability for a big man. And he did this:
David Lee, follow up dunk! (ABC) http://t.co/JE8aiwSaQy
— Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) June 10, 2015
That putback dunk couldn't have been more timely, and the same can be said for this performance. With Draymond Green struggling and possibly banged-up, Lee's unexpected contributions have been huge. In his eight minutes, he's 3-for-3 from the field and he has two assists, and most important, the Warriors have outscored the Cavs by 10 points.
Reminder: Lee didn't play at all in the first two games of the Finals, and logged a total of 12 minutes in the Western Conference Finals. It is far from easy to step in like this on basketball's biggest stage.
