Golden State Warriors crush Cavs to win Game 1 of NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors win Game 1 of NBA Finals — (Image credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The defending champion Golden State Warriors won Game 1 of their NBA Finals rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday 104-89, and it wasn't a one-man victory. Warriors guard and two-time reigning MVP Steph Curry scored only 11 points, while Klay Thompson put just nine points on the board. But six other Warriors scored in double digits; reserve guard Shaun Livingston notched 20 points, a personal postseason best. For the Cavs, LeBron James had 23 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is on Sunday.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.