MANILA, Philippines - It's the year of the Cavaliers!
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Golden State Warriors, 93-89 in winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday night (Monday morning in Philippine Time) at the Oracle Arena to win their first NBA championship.
The Sunday win also marks their 100th playoff victory in team history (99-89). Cleveland became the 4th team to win an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road (3-15) and the first of 33 teams to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals.
LeBron James scored 27 points, 11 boards and 11 assists while Kyrie Irving fired 26 markers, including the game-winning triple that sealed the title for the Cavs.
Not surprisingly, LeBron was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).
WATCH: Warriors vs Cavaliers: Game 7 NBA Finals full highlights.
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| VICTORY FOR THE CAVALIERS. LeBron James and Kevin Love. Getty Image. |
The Sunday win also marks their 100th playoff victory in team history (99-89). Cleveland became the 4th team to win an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road (3-15) and the first of 33 teams to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals.
LeBron James scored 27 points, 11 boards and 11 assists while Kyrie Irving fired 26 markers, including the game-winning triple that sealed the title for the Cavs.
Not surprisingly, LeBron was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).
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| Photo Credit: Twitter/NBA |
