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10th Jun 2015

WATCH: LeBron inspires Cavaliers win but everyone is talking about this unlikely Aussie hero

Two games from glory

Patrick McCarry

LeBron is going to do it, isn’t he? He is going to win the NBA Finals on his first season back with Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are now 2-1 up on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after a masterclass from ‘King James’ and a little, inspirational help from a 24-year-old from Australia.

While James landed 40 points, came up with 12 assists and had nine rebounds, Matthew Dellavedova came up with a number of bi plays and clutch shots.

Unwanted in the 2013 NBA Draft, the point guard was eventually picked up by the Cavs and has developed into a real threat all through Cleveland’s remarkable season.

Dellavedova scrapped for every loose ball, came up with some nice scores and, most importantly, found LBJ whenever and wherever he could.