Big moments from the 2015 NBA Finals
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The Warriors go small
The Warriors made a last-minute lineup change in Game 4. Andre Iguodala started for Andrew Bogut, and the change seemed to pay off. Iguodala was an offensive force, and the main defender on LeBron James.
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LeBron James cuts his head on a camera
After colliding with a cameraman, LeBron James cut his head and ended up needing stitches. He's also suffering from headaches because of the collision.
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The Warriors win Game 4; silence the Cleveland crowd
The Warriors jumped out of the gates in Game 4 with a reinvigorated passion. Golden State pulled off the desperate victory over the Cavaliers to even the series at 2-2.
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LeBron James controls Game 3
LeBron James used his superior strength and post-up game to wear out the Warriors in Game 3. LeBron dropped another ho-hum 40 points, his second of the series.
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Matthew Dellavedova takes over
Matthew Dellavedova, the Australian sensation, was thrust into action after Kyrie Irving's unfortunate knee injury. His stellar play has taken the NBA Finals (and Twitter) by storm. The Cleveland crowd even chanted "Delly!"
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Stephen Curry finds his rhythm
Game 3 was another slow start for the MVP, but in the second half Stephen Curry found his form. Curry became more aggressive in the fourth quarter to bring the Warriors to within striking distance.
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The Cavaliers hang on
Even though the Cavaliers squandered a 20-point lead to the Warriors, the Cavaliers held on for a vital Game 3 victory to take a 2-1 series lead.
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LeBron produces another triple double
Without Kyrie Irving, LeBron James knew he had to dominate for the Cavaliers to win Game 2. The King recorded his fifth-career NBA Finals triple double after scoring 39 points, 16 rebounds and dishing out 11 assists. One of The King's finest moments.
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Klay Thompson gets hot
The other Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, was feeling it from the start of Game 2. Thompson couldn't seem to miss for the Warriors.
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The Warriors make an improbable comeback
The Warriors had to overcome an 11-point deficit in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 2. Stephen Curry's finger roll evened the game up.
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A second overtime thriller
Draymond Green rejected LeBron James in the second overtime game in the series. The sensational block wasn't enough for the Warriors though.
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Stephen Curry struggles
Every great player will have a bad game. Game 2 was one of Stephen Curry's worst. The MVP missed 13 of his last 15 shots. Ouch.
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The Cavaliers steal one in Oakland
Nobody gave the Cavaliers a chance in Game 2. But behind LeBron James' triple double and help from role players, the Cavaliers evened the series 1-1.
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Andre Iguodala welcomes you to the NBA Finals
In Andrea Iguodala's first NBA Finals appearance, he played one of his best games as a Warrior. His play was highlighted by a beautiful dunk in Game 1.
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LeBron James puts on a one-man show
LeBron James showed he's still the most terrifying player on the planet in Game 1. He scored 44 of the Cavaliers' 100 points. Unfortunately for Cleveland, it wasn't enough.
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Kyrie Irving fractures left kneecap
While the teams were battling for the lead in Game 1, the biggest moment unfortunately was an injury. Kyrie Irving's knee gave out and he suffered a fractured left kneecap that'll sideline him for the remainder of the series.
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Stephen Curry highlights Game 1
Stephen Curry was, of course, dominant in his first NBA Finals game. The MVP dropped 26 points and dished out eight dimes.
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Cavs inches away from winning Game 1
In a final attempt to win the game, Iman Shumpert threw up a last-second prayer that just rimmed out, forcing overtime in Game 1.
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The Warriors dominate OT
The Warriors didn't hit their stride until overtime. But once the extra period started, the Warriors took control. Golden State outscored the Cavs 10-2. The Warriors won 110-102 to take a one game lead in the 2015 NBA Finals.
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