Published 10:57 AM, June 19, 2016 . In previous years, the Finals were played in a Thursday–Sunday–Tuesday scheme. By Matt Goul, cleveland.com. [71] The Warriors won the final two meetings in 2017 and 2018 after adding Kevin Durant, who was named the Finals' MVP in both series. Do you have a blog? Warriors vs Cavaliers Overviews. ", "With Swat of Stephen Curry, LeBron James Jolted a Debate", "Curry gets ejected late in Warriors' Game 6 loss", "Curry flips out in Game 6 of finals, takes first NBA ejection", "Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr Fined for Game 6 Incidents in NBA Finals", "Warriors' Curry voted NBA's first unanimous MVP", "Kevin Love came up with the biggest defensive stop of the entire NBA season", "The Biggest Stop Of Kevin Love's Life? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [25][26], Green and James had to be separated in the closing minutes of the game, when Green fell to the ground and James stepped over him. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [41] The Cavaliers became the third team to fall behind 3–1 and force Game 7 (and the first in 50 years). Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors, June 10, 2016. Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds - Friday June 10 2016. The attempt missed, and was rebounded by Marreese Speights of the Warriors who then missed a three-point attempt as time expired. [28], The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 112–97 in Game 5 to narrow the Warriors' series lead to 3–2. Golden State rallied to trim Cleveland's lead as low as eight points on a couple of occasions before the Cavs settled for a 59–43 halftime lead, with Tristan Thompson having his best performance of the series, registering a double-double in the first half alone. While Curry and Thompson had a rough night combining for 20 points, the Warriors got a lift from its bench, outscoring the Cavaliers' bench 45–10. The Warriors broke the record set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls by finishing the regular season with a 73–9 record. Assistant coach Luke Walton served as interim head coach during Kerr's absence and he led the Warriors to a 39–4 start. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. [4], Despite holding the best record in the Eastern Conference at 30–11 midway through the season on January 22, 2016, the Cavaliers fired head coach David Blatt. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 4:24AM. [14] The Warriors continued to dominate Cleveland from there, outscoring the Cavaliers 58–33 in the final two quarters. View later. The Cavaliers head back to Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday night for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Cleveland returned home and responded with a 120–90 win in Game 3, but the Warriors won Game 4 to take a 3–1 series lead. [8], The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry, who was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the second straight season. [21], The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108–97 in Game 4 to take a 3–1 series lead. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [16] James led the Cavs with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, surpassing John Stockton for fourth on the all-time playoff steals list. Live Coverage of Golden State Warriors @ Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, June 8, 2016 on MSN Sports The Golden State Warriors ride their bench to a double digit victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 104-89 Thursday, to take a 1-0 series lead. Regardez Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors - Game 1 - Full Highlights June 2, 2016 NBA Finals - Basket Infos sur Dailymotion [40] Curry was the first MVP to foul out of an NBA Finals game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue spoke with the media following Wednesday’s 120-90 victory against the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at … championship, the first major title for the city since 1964. [32][33][34], Warriors center Andrew Bogut suffered a season-ending injury to his left knee in the second half when he jumped to block a layup attempt by Cavs guard J. R. Smith and came down awkwardly on Smith. G.3: Warriors 90 - 120 Cavaliers - at Cleveland. Back from suspension, Green was held to just eight points on 3–7 shooting. 89. Live betting odds and lines, betting trends, against the spread and over/under trends, injury reports and matchup stats for bettors. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 104–89 in Game 1 to take a 1–0 series lead. After averaging just 16 points in the first three games of the series, Curry scored 38 and was 7 of 13 on three-pointers. FINAL MINUTE - 2016 NBA FINAL - Cleveland vs Golden State. Game 1. Cleveland finished the regular season with a 57–25 record, capturing the Central Division title and the top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. [39] With 4:22 left, Curry received his sixth foul and fouled out of the game. The Cavaliers won their first championship in franchise history, ending a 52-year pro sports championship drought for the city of Cleveland. [18] In the second half, Cleveland continued to extend their lead and outscored Golden State 69–47. Join our linker program. @ Golden State Warriors. Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 NBA Finals Preview Sports NBA All News The Golden State Warriors dished out a devastating loss to the OKC Thunder on Monday night. [29][30] Having accumulated his fourth flagrant foul point in the playoffs, Green was suspended for Game 5,[30] becoming the first player to be suspended from playing in a Finals game since Jerry Stackhouse in 2006. Golden State, which earned home-court advantage with setting the NBA regular season wins record (73–9), jumped to a 2–0 lead in the series while recording the largest combined margin of victory (48) through two games in NBA Finals history. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. In the second half, Cleveland continued to extend their lead and tied the series. The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4–3 in a rematch of the 2015 NBA Finals. Kyrie Irving made a go-ahead 3-point field goal over Stephen Curry to give Cleveland a 92–89 lead with 0:53 remaining in the game. 114. G.4: Warriors 108 - 97 Cavaliers - at Cleveland. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 104. It was the 14th rematch of the previous NBA Finals in history, and the first Finals since 2008 in which the number one seed in each conference met. LeBron James was named the unanimous Finals MVP, becoming only the fifth player in NBA history to earn the award three times or more. He then threw his mouthpiece into the stands in frustration, resulting in a technical foul and his ejection from the game. As of 2021[update], this was the last time the Finals went the full seven games. The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the 2016 playoffs. TNT's Craig Sager made an appearance for Game 6 as a sideline reporter, his first appearance at the NBA Finals, and his last game before he died later that year in December. This would also be the sixth consecutive NBA Finals appearance for LeBron James, the most for any player not part of the 1960s Boston Celtics, and the fifth for James Jones (who technically qualified for the 2011 NBA Finals along with James, but did not play). [43] Before Kyrie Irving's 3-point field goal, both teams were tied at 699 points scored apiece in this series. For the first time since 2004, a new scheduling format was instituted for the Finals. 2016 NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors, Game 5 by the numbers Jun 14, 2016 Jun 14 ... LeBron James cut through Golden State’s defense and … Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Golden State Warriors with a game-winning fadeaway from Kyrie Irving, 109-108 on Christmas Day at Quicken Loans Arena. HIGHLIGHTS: 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 - Cleveland vs Golden State. [10], In the playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round and the Portland Trail Blazers in the conference semifinals in five games each. The Cavaliers and Warriors also met in the following two NBA Finals, the first time in any of North America's four major professional sports leagues that the same two teams met for the championship four years in a row. [29] After Game 4, Green was assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 for his contact with James that was ruled "unnecessary" and "retaliatory", and James was given a technical foul for taunting. James also added 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks, whilst Irving had 6 assists of his own. Tipoff is at … [36] Following the game, Curry and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr were fined $25,000 each for their actions and public officiating criticism. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 93–89 in Game 7 to win the series 4–3. Kyrie Irving added 23 points, while Tristan Thompson had 16 rebounds for the Cavaliers. LeBron James fell one assist shy of a triple-double (23 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists). Golden State Warriors Playoffs: 12-5 (9-1 HOME) vs : Cleveland Cavaliers Playoffs: 12-2 (5-2 ROAD) Details; June 2, 2016: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA: 6:00pm PDT: ABC | … It was the second straight rematch in back-to-back years, as the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs played each other in 2013 and 2014. In the closing minutes of the 4th quarter, LeBron James delivered what became known as "The Block" on a layup attempt by Andre Iguodala with the score tied at 89 and 1:50 remaining in the game. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 30 points, drilling six threes, and Klay Thompson added 25 points. [48][49], The Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3–1 series deficit to win the NBA Finals. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals 2016 in a rematch against the team that bested them in 2015, the reigning World Champion Golden State Warriors. In Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96–88, becoming only the 10th team in NBA history to overcome a 3–1 series deficit, and advancing to a second straight NBA Finals for the first time since 1947 and 1948.[11]. However, the league changed its scheduling to ensure an extra day off for both teams, which have to travel from one city to another during the series. Live betting odds and lines, betting trends, against the spread and over/under trends, injury reports and … ESPN Radio aired it as well and had Kevin Calabro and Hubie Brown as commentators. Jun 16th, 2016. The Cavaliers scored the game's first nine points en route to outscoring the Warriors 33–16 after one quarter. General Manager David Griffin cited "a lack of fit with our personnel and our vision" as the reason for Blatt's firing.[6]. The Cavaliers scored the game's first eight points en route to outscoring the Warriors 31–11 after one quarter. NBA Finals MVP winner LeBron James propelled the Cavaliers to the historic comeback,[1][2] completing an all-time great Finals performance in which he became the first player in NBA history to lead all players in a playoff series in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.[3]. The Cavaliers were the first team in history to go to two consecutive NBA Finals with rookie head coaches. Irving added 30 points for the Cavs. [23] They made only 16 two-point field goals, the first time in Finals history a team made more shots from three-point range. This was Cleveland's second consecutive trip to the NBA Finals, and third overall, seeking to win their first ever NBA championship. The 2016 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 2015–16 season.The tournament ended with the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 4 games to 3 after the Warriors led the series 3 games to 1. In the NBA Finals, LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP. [52][53] He also was the overall leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks during the series, a feat that had never been accomplished in an NBA playoff series. Cleveland Cavaliers fans … Are you a Stathead, too? The Cavaliers became the fourth team to win the championship after losing the first 2 games, after the 1969 Boston Celtics, 1977 Portland Trail Blazers, and 2006 Miami Heat. Golden State Warriors (23-24, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (24-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) All Basketball News NBA Finals Or write about sports? [24] Klay Thompson added 25 points and four three-pointers for Golden State. 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Golden State rallied to trim Cleveland's lead as low as seven points on a couple of occasions before the Cavs settled for a 51–43 halftime lead. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Warriors by 30 points Wednesday night. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. James and Irving each scored 41 points to become the first teammates in Finals history to score 40 or more in the same game. Highlights LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors (113-115) - … "vs … [31] Green watched the game from a luxury box in the nearby Oakland Alameda Coliseum, where the Oakland Athletics were also playing a game at the same time, hosting the Texas Rangers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? It also marked the first time since 1978 that Game 7 was won by the road team. Game 7 was close, with 20 lead changes and 11 ties. The Cavaliers fouled Draymond Green with 6.5 seconds remaining. The Cavaliers led 68–67 before the Warriors broke the game open with a 29–9 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to take a 96–76 lead. NBA Finals 480 View later. That smackdown has Golden State making adjustments and regrouping for … [9] Head coach Steve Kerr missed the first 43 regular season games because of a back injury. Data Provided By [37][38], James scored 18 straight points for Cleveland from the end of the third quarter to the 7:00 mark of the fourth. Led by league MVP Steph Curry, the Warriors have home court advantage after achieving the greatest regular season record in NBA history at 73-9. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors - Game 5 - Full Game HD | 2017 NBA Finals From all Gasyers team, We wanna to thank you guys for your support during all … [54] Tyronn Lue became the 14th coach to win an NBA championship as a head coach and player.[55]. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Odds - Sunday June 19 2016. 1975 NBA FINALS - Washington Bullets vs Golden State Warriors - FULL GAME REPLAY - GAME 4. Score Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors in 2016 NBA Finals Game 6 (115-101) By Brett Roberts June 16, 2016 9:30 AM FINAL- Mo Speights hit back-to … [36] LeBron James led the Cavs with a historic performance of 41 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks whilst only committing 1 turnover.