On June 19, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA Championship, becoming the first team to ever overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers’ victory over the Warriors, who won an NBA-record 73 games during the regular season, was defined by three key moments, commonly referred to as The Block, The Shot, and The Stop.With less than two minutes remaining and the game tied at 89-89, Golden State had a two-on-one fastbreak opportunity. After Cleveland guard
This moment played a pivotal role in the Wine and Gold holding Golden State scoreless for the game’s final 4:39. Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. / Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsThis shot marked the first field goal from either side in nearly four minutes, and ultimately gave Cleveland the lead for good.to switch onto Curry, who was named the NBA’s first-ever unanimous MVP that season.
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