Fourth Quarter Update
The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers, 108-85 tonight in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals to win the series 4-0 and become the 2018 NBA Champions. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 37 points (7-15 3pt FG) along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks for the Warriors, while Kevin Durant recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocks in the game. Curry becomes the third player in NBA history to score 30+ points in a championship-clinching win in back-to-back years, joining Bill Russell (1961-62) and Michael Jordan (1991-93, 1997-98). Durant becomes the third player in NBA postseason history to record his first career playoff triple-double in a Finals-clinching win, joining James Worthy (36PTS/16REB/10AST) in 1988 and Draymond Green (16PTS/11REB/10AST) in 2015. LeBron James finished with a team-high 23 points to go with 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the Cavaliers in the losing effort.
Third Quarter Update
The Warriors outscored the Cavaliers 25-13 in the 3rd quarter to take an 86-65 lead into the quarter break. Stephen Curry continues to lead all scorers with 25 points along with 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals, while Kevin Durant has recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks for the Warriors. LeBron James has a team-high 20 points to go with 8 assists and 4 rebounds for the Cavaliers, with Kevin Love contributing 13 points and 9 rebounds in the game thus far. The Warriors have made 32-67 FG (47.8%) and have recorded 21 assists in the game thus far.
Halftime Update
The Warriors ended the 2nd quarter on a 14-6 run to take a 61-52 lead over the Cavaliers into halftime. Stephen Curry leads all scorers with 20 points (4-6 3pt FG) along with 4 assists and 2 steals, while Kevin Durant has recorded 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Warriors. LeBron James has a team-high 16 points (6-10 FG) to go with 5 assists and 3 rebounds for the Cavaliers, with JR Smith tallying 10 points (3-4 3pt FG) in the half. The Warriors have made 23-44 FG (52.3%) and 9-17 3pt FG (52.9%) as a team and have recorded 15 assists in the game thus far.
First Quarter Update
At the end of the 1st quarter, the Warriors lead the Cavaliers 34-25. Stephen Curry continues to lead all scorers with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3pt FG) for the Warriors, while Kevin Durant has recorded 8 points, 2 assists and 2 blocks in the game thus far. Kevin Love has a team-high 9 points and 7 rebounds for the Cavaliers, with LeBron James tallying 8 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds in the quarter. The Warriors made 13-23 FG (56.5%) and 6-10 3pt FG (60%) as a team in the quarter.
