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Golden State Warriors Win NBA Championship Over Cleveland Cavaliers

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David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA championship Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers by the score of 129-120.

Warriors stars Kevin Durant and Steph Curry combined for an incredible 73 points in game five, while Lebron James and fellow Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving combined for 67 points.

The Warriors won the series in five quick games, with the only Cavaliers victory coming in game four in Cleveland.

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OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving played their hearts out against the Warriors, but ultimately they were no match for the Warriors lineup.

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OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 12: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The offseason storylines will almost certainly swirl around whether or not James decides to return to the Cavaliers.

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