Warriors defeat Cavaliers 104-91 in Game 5 of NBA Finals

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Members of the Golden State Warriors celebrate their win.
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The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 Sunday night during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 37 points, while LeBron James had 40 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. Game 6 is Tuesday in Cleveland, and if the Warriors, who now lead the series 3-2, win the championship, it will be the first time since 1975. The Cavaliers have yet to win a championship during their 45-year history.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US
Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.