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

Members of the Golden State Warriors celebrate their win.
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Catherine Garcia, The Week US
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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 is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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