James finished with just the third triple-double in NBA Finals Game 7 history, he posted a line of 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks in 47 minutes. He was everywhere all night and willed the Cavs to their first NBA title, and Cleveland’s first major sports championship since 1964.
Not surprisingly, LeBron was named Finals MVP.
James got a huge assist from Kyrie Irvin on the night. The 24-year-old point guard scored 26 points on the night while adding six rebounds.
The Cavs made NBA history by coming back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals. We’ll have much more coverage coming from this remarkable night, but for now: Congrats Cleveland, you’ve earned this one. At the end of the game
“It hurts, man,” Curry said.
The Cavaliers formed a raucous mob at the buzzer — joy and disbelief, all at once. On the postgame dais, James clutched the championship trophy to his chest and choked back tears. At his news conference, he wore one of the nets around his neck.
“I came back for a reason,” James said. “I came back to bring a championship to our city.”
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