LISTEN: J.R. Smith receives ‘MVP’ chants during Game 2 of NBA Finals

Golden State fans began chanting “MVP” at Cavaliers J.R. Smith during Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

In Game 1 with under five seconds left, Cleveland Cavaliers George Hill made his first free throw to tie the game. However, Hill missed his second, and Smith secured the rebound. Instead of trying for another shot to win the game, Smith dribbled the ball out, and the game went to overtime. The Warriors won 124-114.

The Warriors won Game 2 on Sunday 122-103. Game 3 will be in Cleveland on Wednesday, June 6.

Listen to Warriors fans chant “MVP” at J.R. Smith during Game 2 below.

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