LeBron James, left, hugs Kevin Love after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. Cleveland defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 for the first championship in franchise history. It is also the city of Cleveland's first major sports title since 1964.
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James lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the postgame celebrations. James finished with a triple-double -- 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists -- and was named Finals MVP. It is the third NBA title of his career. James also won two championships with the Miami Heat.
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Cleveland's Kyrie Irving hits a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter. He finished with 26 points.
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James comes up with a key block of Andre Iguodala just before Irving's 3-pointer. The game was tied at the time.
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Golden State star Stephen Curry, the league's MVP this season, finished with 17 points and was 4-of-14 from 3-point range.
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James is defended by Draymond Green in the second half.
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Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue talks to referee Mike Callahan in the second half. Lue took over the job midseason after David Blatt was fired.
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James and Curry are separated by Green and Iman Shumpert during a first-half skirmish.
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Golden State head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play in the first half. The Warriors won an NBA record 73 games during the regular season.
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Curry flexes after he was fouled on a made shot in the first half.
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Iguodala defends James.
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Warriors forward Harrison Barnes tries to drive past Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson, left, and guard J.R. Smith.
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James throws down a monster dunk in the first half.
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Love is defended by Curry and Anderson Varejao in the first half.
