Cavs edge Warriors to take charge of finals

Updated: 2015-06-10 13:22

(Agencies)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) high fives forward James Jones (1) during the second quarter of game three of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, June 9, 2015. [Photo/Agencies & David Richard-USA TODAY Sports]

The Cavs, who were already heavy underdogz before losing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to a knee injury in the opener, are suddenly two wins away from a maiden NBA title and ending the city's 51-year drought in major sports championships.

Game Four is on Thursday in Cleveland.