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.
- Phoenix's Drew Eubanks starting for injured Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit March 27th, 2024
- Bradley Beal (finger) will play in Phoenix's Wednesday matchup March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (illness) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Warriors' Draymond Green ejected on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Trayce Jackson-Davis starting for Warriors on Wednesday in place of injured Jonathan Kuminga (knee) March 27th, 2024
- Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga (knee) ruled out on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) available on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Jonathan Kuminga (knee) questionable for Warriors on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) questionable on Wednesday March 27th, 2024