Cavs Win Feisty Game 4, End Warriors Undefeated Run
By Monte Poole ••
CLEVELAND -- There will be no sweep of these NBA Finals and no perfect postseason for the Warriors.
Trailing from the opening seconds, they were clobbered 137-116 Friday night by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes as he is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half of Game Five of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., June 12, 2017.
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reaches for the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half of Game Five of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., June 12, 2017.
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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after a play in the second quarter in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers gestures to the crowd in the third quarter in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors in a heated exchange during the third quarter of Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors attempts a shot defended by LeBron James in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James looks to pass in the third quarter against Kevin Durant in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket in the second quarter against Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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JR Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers lies on the floor after colliding with LeBron James (not pictured) Game Four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James reacts during the first half of Game Four of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017.
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket during the second half of Game Three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, June 7, 2017.
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Kyrie Irving during the first half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors watch the ball in the first quarter in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kevin Durant and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after a play in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kyle Korver of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks in the first half of Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers complains to referee Monty McCutchen against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors react during Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr reacts during the first half Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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David West goes up for a dunk in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors compete for the ball in the third quarter in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors during the first half in Game Two of the NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017, in Oakland, California.
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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers grabs a rebound against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the NBA Finals on June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
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Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball in Game Two of the NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017, in Oakland, California.
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Shaun Livingston of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017, in Oakland, California.
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017, in Oakland, California.
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play in Game One of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017, in Oakland, California.
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One of the NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017, in Oakland, California.
Kevin Durant scored 35 points to lead the Warriors’ offensive attack. Draymond Green finished with 16 points, Stephen Curry totaled 14, Klay Thompson 13, and Shaun Livingston added 10 off the bench.
Cleveland became the first team this postseason to shoot 50 percent, making 52.9 percent of its shots from the field. The Cavs also shut down the Warriors transition game, allowing only 7 fast-break points when they averaged 33 through the first three games.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors celebrate outside of Oracle Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors celebrate outside of Oakland City Hall on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors fans react as they watch game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Goldens State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers during a watch party at Era Art Bar and Lounge on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 3 games to 1. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: A Golden State Warriors fan cheers on her team against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: A Golden State Warriors fan climbs a light pole as he celebrates outside of Oakland City Hall on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors fans celebrate outside of Oakland City Hall on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors fans celebrate outside of Oakland City Hall on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors fans celebrate outside of Oakland City Hall on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Golden State Warriors celebrate outside of Oracle Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the NBA Finals by a score of 129-120 to win the NBA Championship. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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What could be sweeter? A Golden State Warriors celebration cake!
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Fans take photographs outside the arena prior to Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
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All in the family: Warriors fans getting ready for Game 5 on Monday.
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A Golden State Warriors fan takes a selfie in front of the arena before Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kyrie Irving poured in 40 points to lead the Cavs, while LeBron James posted his second triple-double of The Finals, with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Cleveland made a Finals record 24 3-pointers.
On a night when no one draped himself in glory, only Andre Iguodala finished in the plus column.
Iguodala’s line: 4 points (2-of-4 shooting from the field, 0-of-2 from the line), four assists, two blocks and one rebound. He played 21 minutes and was plus-10.
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TV personalities Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian attend Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors prior to Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers watches warm-ups before the Golden State Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Comedian Chris Rock watches the game during the first half in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: (L-R) Recording artists Snoop Dogg and E-40 attend Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finalsbetween the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: (R) Actor Chris Rock attends Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Recording artist Jay-Z attends Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Recording artist Jay-Z attends Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Recording artist Rihanna attends Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Recording artist Rihanna attends Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Recording artists Rihanna and Jay-Z attend Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth watches the first half of Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Musician Carlos Santana plays the National Anthem prior to Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri takes a selfie shot with E-40 at the Game 2 NBA Finals at Oakland Coliseum. (June 4, 2017)
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Chef Ryan Lopez, a personal chef to Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant. (June 4, 2017)
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Von Miller of the Denver Broncos watches warm ups prior to Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Von Miller of the Denver Broncos watches warm ups prior to Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attends Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Footballer Neymar Jr attends Game 2 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 5, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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British celebrity chef Gordon James Ramsey (June 4, 2017)
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American restaurateur, author, game show host, chef, and television personality Guy Fieri at Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland California. (June 5, 2017)
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California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom at Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California. (June 2, 2017)
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TV personalities Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian attend Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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TV personality Khloe Kardashian attends Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Dwyane Wade of the Chicago Bulls attends Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants watches the first half of Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TURNING POINT:
The Warriors trailed from the outset, falling behind 16-5 in less than three minutes and getting no closer than 11 in the second quarter as the Cavaliers set an NBA Finals record with 86 first-half points.
The Warriors got no closer than 11 points after halftime.
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Golden State Warriors against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is shaken up during the first half against the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is defended by Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Kevin Durant #35 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after a play in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Zaza Pachulia #27 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors react after a play in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
INJURY REPORT:
Warriors: No injuries listed. C Damian Jones and F Kevon Looney were placed on the inactive list.
Cavaliers: C Edy Tavares (R hand fracture) was listed as out. G Kay Felder and Tavares were placed on the inactive list.
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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors watch the ball in the first quarter in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Draymond Green #23 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors react to a play in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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(L-R) Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers stand during Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors defends LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 04: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers throws up a shot against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 04: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against Kevin Love #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
WHAT’S NEXT:
Game 5 is scheduled for Monday at Oracle Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:05 p.m. Pacific.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: The Golden State Warriors celebrate the play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Draymond Green #23 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors react after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives with the ball against LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts from the bench in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts from the bench in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kyle Terada/Pool/Getty Images)
The Oakland Police Department was ready for festive celebrations Friday night, but those never materialized after the Golden State Warriors were upended by the Cleveland Cavaliers in an elimination game. Ian Cull reports.
