The Golden State Warriors are on top of the basketball world once again.
After a game four blowout, the Warriors regrouped at home, got their shit together in the second half and went on to beat LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 for their second title in the past three seasons.
Kevin Durant, who was a huge difference this time around Warriors captured his first Championship with 39 points in the deciding game.
Kevin Durant in the #NBAFinals:
12-20, 36 pts
12-22, 32
11-19, 25
9-19, 28
13-24, 32
14-26, 38
13-22, 33
10-18, 31
9-22, 35
14-20, 39— Basketball Reference (@bball_ref) June 13, 2017
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To add, Steph Curry added 34 points while Andre Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP had 20 points off the bench.
Meanwhile LeBron James led all scorers with 41 points in the losing effort for the Cavaliers while Kyrie Irving and J.R. Smith had 26 and 25 respectively.
UPDATE: Kevin Durant wins Finals MVP. No shocker there.
