OAKLAND, Calif. – Magnificent. It's the only word that can describe this spectacular three-game stretch from LeBron James, one that began last Monday in a season-saving win at Oracle Arena, continued with a blowout of Golden State on Thursday and then, this: 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 93-89 victory in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday that clinched the Cavaliers' first championship in franchise history.

"He was first in everything in the Finals," said Kyrie Irving, referring to James having more points, rebounds and assists than anyone in this year's edition. "If that's not a unanimous Finals MVP, he showed it tonight. … That guy led us all year. He knew what it took and how to lead us. We all just took it from there."

The Cavaliers became the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals and ended Cleveland's 52-year major professional sports championship drought.

"For us to be able to end this, end this drought, our fans deserve it," James said. "They deserve it. And it was for them."

In a series marred by lopsided scores, this was tight early. Both teams played to their strengths: Cleveland was physical, bullying Golden State on the boards (48-39) and in the paint (48-28). James – fresh off back-to-back 41-point games – was assertive, racking up 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the first half. While all eyes were on Stephen Curry, it was Draymond Green who provided a first-half spark, piling up 22 points – and making all five of his 3-point attempts.

"We didn't win," Green said. "So we can look at a stat line and say, 'Oh, he was great or whatever,' but we didn't win. So that really doesn't matter."

Green was the only Warriors player who looked comfortable. Curry scored nine points in the first half, but needed eight shots to get them. Klay Thompson was worse. Curry's sidekick scored five points on 2-of-9 shooting in the first two quarters.

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