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BklnDem75

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Sun Jun 19, 2016, 11:13 PM Jun 2016

Looks like the splash brothers went splat...

Cavs make history en route to NBA championship


OAKLAND, Calif. – Magnificent. It’s the only word that can describe this spectacular three-game stretch from LeBron James, one that began last Monday in a season-saving win at Oracle Arena, continued with a blowout of Golden State on Thursday and then, this: 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 93-89 victory in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday that clinched the Cavaliers’ first championship in franchise history.

The Cavaliers became the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals and ended Cleveland’s 52-year, major professional sports championship drought.

In a series marred by lopsided scores, this was tight early. Both teams played to their strengths: Cleveland was physical, bullying Golden State on the boards (48-39) and in the paint (48-28). James – fresh off back-to-back 41-point games – was assertive, racking up 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the first half. While all eyes were on Stephen Curry, it was Draymond Green who provided a first-half spark, piling up 22 points – and making all five of his three-point attempts.

Green was the only Warrior who looked comfortable. Curry scored nine-points in the first half, but needed eight shots to get them. Klay Thompson was worse. Curry’s sidekick scored five points on 2-of-9 shooting in the first two quarters. Fortunately for Golden State, James received less help. After scoring 64 points the last two games, Kyrie Irving could muster just nine in the first half. And Kevin Love, desperately in need of a breakout performance, had five points on 1-of-5 shooting.


https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/warriors-cavs-game-7-015157720.html


I was going for Golden State, but guess they couldn't close the deal.

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