Golden State Takes 2nd NBA Title In 3 Years
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning the title in the stellar teams' third match-up in as many years.
by Eric Westervelt
Jun 13, 2017
3 minutes
The Golden State Warriors earned their second NBA title in three years with a 129 to 120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland Monday night, led by All-Star forward Kevin Durant's 39 points and strong bench scoring.
Durant's stellar play all season and throughout the playoffs vindicated Golden State's massive payout to the superstar in a controversial off-season deal.
Fellow All-Star Stephen Curry added 34 points.
But it was Durant, who left Oklahoma City for Oakland at the
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