Golden State Warriors Knock Off the Cavs to Win 2017 NBA Finals (Highlights)

After a drama infested, yet historical regular season and postseason, the Golden State Warriors have defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games to win the 2017 NBA Finals.

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Despite Lebron James putting forth a heroic 41 point effort and the Cavaliers cutting a 17 point lead to three in the fourth quarter, the Warriors prevailed. Thanks to Durant’s 39 point night on 14-20 shooting, as well as Stephen Curry‘s 34 and Andre Iguodala‘s 20, the Warriors were able to win their second NBA Finals’ in three years.

Averaging 35.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG, & 5.4 APG, Kevin Durant is the 2017 Bill Russell #NBAFinals MVP! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/BMkARRinMm

— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2017

Kevin Durant, NBA champion! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/RON5asdUGI

— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2017

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After winning games one and two in convincing fashion at home, the Warriors went out to Cleveland determined to close out the series, however, their efforts in doing so were halted.

After putting up a game three victory in the closing moments, the Warriors were unable to contain James and company, as they throttled their way to a game four victory in a 137-116 scoring outburst.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant at end of game. pic.twitter.com/DuuBeY3Yko

— ✶ Ⓜ️𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕦𝕤 ▶️ ✶ (@_MarcusD2_) June 13, 2017

Draymond…to Iggy!@warriors: 126@cavs: 115

Under 1 minute to play! #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/eDsPODDMmj

— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2017

3:29 away from an #NBAFinals title. @warriors: 122@cavs: 110#NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/lRYyF5q1ln

— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2017

One of this series’ most remarkable storylines is Durant finally winning his first NBA title. Him doing so, as well as winning the Finals MVP cap off a truly special year for him and the Warriors as a whole.

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