And, after each goal, he would have a close exchange with LBJ.
Larry Hughes couldn't understand how Roger could play and still come up with so much trash talk.
LeBron James was bearing the wrath of the Savior while also enduring the pressure from Cleveland.
He repeatedly emphasized that he wouldn't lose to Roger this season.
But in the first battle of this season, he seemed like a clown in the circus.
By halftime, Roger had already racked up 25 points.
James had 9 points and 4 turnovers at halftime, which couldn't be called outstanding.
In the second half, the Cavaliers started double-teaming Roger again, and the Warriors' three-point shooting cooled down, allowing the Cavaliers to claw back some points.
After the third quarter, the Cavaliers were only 8 points behind.
Jeff Hornacek muttered at the end of the third quarter: "Really unfortunate."
