Rested vs. Rusty: A 2016 NBA Finals Fatigue Analysis Of Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers

Imagine, if you will, the Cleveland Cavaliers win Game 1 of this year's NBA Finals Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. "Ah," the pundits will likely say, "the Warriors, who've played more games these playoffs, are showing signs of fatigue."

Now imagine it's the Warriors who take Game 1. "Ah," the pundits might proffer, "the Cavs, who had a cakewalk to the finals, are showing some rust."