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LeBron swatted Curry's practice layup to keep him off rhythm

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The Cleveland Cavaliers flipped the script in Game 3.

Not only did the Cavaliers protect home court and slice the deficit in half, LeBron James also managed to turn the spotlight on Stephen Curry for his continued struggles.

Curry is averaging 16 points per game in the Finals and has more turnovers (15) than assists (13).

James capped off Curry's Wednesday night by casually swatting away his basket after the whistle late in the third quarter.

"When you have the greatest shooter in the world trying to get an easy one or trying to get in rhythm, it's our job to try to keep him out," James explained of the play.

"Anytime, if you're a great player and you see the ball go in, no matter if it's after the play or during the play, then you start feeling it. Not that you feel good because you know what you're capable of, but it helps. So I didn't want him to see the ball go in," James added.

Curry was held under 20 points for the third straight game after scoring just two points in the first half. He came alive momentarily in the third quarter, but his late efforts didn't help the Warriors. He finished with six turnovers and a minus-22 rating in 31 uninspiring minutes.

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