Golden State Beats Cleveland, Wins First NBA Title in 40 Years
Finals MVP Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Cavaliers, 105-97, in Cleveland in Game 6 of the 2015 NBA Finals to clinch the Bay Area franchise's first title since 1975.
Stephen Curry added 25 points for the Warriors, while Golden State forward Draymond Green notched a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
LeBron James had 32 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists in a losing effort for the Cavaliers. Though the Cavs once held a two-games-to-one edge in the series, they were unable to compete with Golden State’s depth over the second half of the last three games.
As a result of the loss, the city of Cleveland remained without a major sports championship since the Browns won the 1964 NFL title.
2015 NBA Finals Recap: Golden State defeats Cleveland, 4-2
Game 1: Warriors 108, Cavaliers 100 (OT)
Game 2: Cavaliers 95, Warriors 93 (OT)
Game 3: Cavaliers 96, Warriors 91
Game 4: Warriors 103, Cavaliers 82
Game 5: Warriors 104, Cavaliers 91
Game 6: Warriors 105, Cavaliers 97
Best-of-seven series
Home team in bold