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Cavaliers Win NBA Championship!
Cleveland Ends 52-Year Title Drought
Led by LeBron James, the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals
The city of Cleveland ended its 52-year championship drought when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. James led the way for the Cavaliers with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Kyrie Irving added 26 points and Kevin Love chipped in with 15 points.
The Warriors, who were seeking their second straight championship, were led by Stephen Curry's 27 points. However, Curry was just 6-of-19 from the field, and the Warriors shot just 38.3% as a team.
The Cavaliers took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 33-16. James was dominant in the period, scoring 12 points and dishing out five assists.
The Warriors rallied in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late. The Cavaliers held on for a 93-89 victory and their first NBA championship since 1964.
The victory is a major triumph for James, who returned to his hometown of Cleveland in 2014 with the goal of bringing a championship to the city. James has now delivered on that promise, and he has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
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