Warriors lead Cavaliers 3-0 in the NBA Finals

Updated: 2018-06-07 11:42
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Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) dunks the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the third quarter in game three of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, US, on June 6, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]

CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant pushed the Golden State Warriors to dynasty's doorstep.

LeBron James may be at the door.

Durant scored 43 points, draining a long 3-pointer in the final minute to cap his magnificent performance, and the Warriors beat James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night to move within a victory of a sweep, their second straight title and third championship in four years.

No team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in the NBA playoffs.

It might be time to order some champagne from Napa Valley.

With the Cavs down 103-100, Durant stood defiantly and almost motionless after dropping his 33-footer — almost from the same spot from where he hit one in Game 3 last year — and effectively ended the fourth straight finals matchup between two teams who have gotten to know each other well since 2015.

After Durant scored, Stephen Curry and Draymond surrounded Durant and screamed at their teammate, who calmly walked toward the bench.

"I tried to just stay in the zone," Durant said, acknowledging he was nervous the Cavs could still come back.

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