Warriors repeat as NBA champs, Kevin Durant named Finals MVP
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 on Friday night to capture the NBA Finals 4-0.
In winning in a clean sweep, the Warriors took their second straight title and their third in four years. They outscored the Cavs by a margin of 60 points and 15 points per game. For his outstanding efforts, Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP with averages of 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.
In being named MVP, Durant became the 6th player to receive the honor in back-to-back Finals. He joins esteemed company in LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon.
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- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Jonathan Kuminga coming off Golden State's bench on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Golden State's Draymond Green (knee) starting on Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga to second unit April 16th, 2024
- Chris Paul playing in second unit role for Golden State on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Warriors starting Stephen Curry (ankle) on Tuesday, Chris Paul to bench April 16th, 2024
- Gary Payton (calf) out Tuesday for Golden State April 16th, 2024
- Warriors' Chris Paul (hamstring) starting for Stephen Curry (ankle) Sunday April 14th, 2024