It seems Matthew Dellavedova hasn't been the only Cleveland Cavaliers player to deal with cramps in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
LeBron James said the same happened to him in Game 2, and he also received IV treatment afterward. It was not Game 3, as initially reported.
Given the fact that James is carrying most of Ohio on his back, cramping is hardly surprising. In all seriousness, however, he is playing 47.3 minutes per game in the finals on a record 44-percent usage rate.
Cramping is generally brought on from dehydration and electrolyte depletion, something playing 47 minutes a night can do. James famously was helped off the floor due to cramps in Game 1 of last year's finals with the Miami Heat, but rebounded to lead Miami to a Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
This is pretty standard fare for high-performing professional athletes, so nothing should be read into it other than the fact that James's body is feeling the effects from doing it all. His recovery regimen between cross-country games was the subject of a fascinating breakdown by CBS Sports' Ken Berger on Wednesday.
