The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 112-97 Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Cleveland's LeBron James had 41 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists while Kyrie Irving had 41 points and six assists; it was the first time in Finals history two teammates scored 40 or more points in the same game. The Warriors lead the series 3-2, and Game 6 will be played Thursday in Cleveland.
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