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The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again. Following two consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games to win their fourth NBA title since 2014-15. Guard Stephen Curry had 34 points in the 103-90 victory to lead the Warriors on the road after trailing 14-2 within the first four minutes of Game 6. He was named the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP for the first time in his 13-season career. Relive an exciting Finals series between the Warriors and Celtics right here. MORE: First round | Second round | Conference finals NBA FINALSGolden State Warriors (3) def. Boston Celtics (2), 4-2Game 1: Celtics 120, Warriors 108 Game 2: Warriors 107, Celtics 88 Game 3: Celtics 116, Warriors 100 Game 4: Warriors 107, Celtics 97 Game 5: Warriors 104, Celtics 94 Game 6: Warriors 103, Celtics 90 Game 6: Warriors 103, Celtics 90Leaders
Game 6 box score | Game 6 highlights Tweet of the Night: The seven moments that supercharged the return of the Golden State Warriors' dynasty A star sixth man. A Luka-stopper. A tantalizing new starter. And a Finals masterpiece. Here are the critical moments that brought a championship back to Golden State, writes Kevin Arnovitz. Golden State Warriors finish off Boston Celtics for fourth NBA title in eight years The Warriors captured their first championship since 2018 and became the first team to win four titles over an eight-season span since the Chicago Bulls won six from 1991-98, writes Kendra Andrews. Game 5: Warriors 104, Celtics 94Leaders
Game 5 box score | Game 5 highlights Tweet of the Night With red-hot Steph Curry turning cold, Warriors find strength in numbers once again Despite an off night from the superstar guard, the Warriors moved one win from a title behind a familiar formula, writes Kevin Arnovitz. How the Golden State Warriors are suffocating the Boston Celtics' game plan Golden State is crowding, frustrating and forcing Boston into a heap of turnovers -- and it's tilting the NBA Finals, writes Brian Windhorst. Game 4: Warriors 107, Celtics 97Leaders
Game 4 box score | Game 4 highlights Tweet of the Night Stephen Curry puts Golden State on his back to even series An epic performance by the two-time MVP sends the series back to San Francisco even at 2-2, writes Kevin Arnovitz. Why the Warriors and Celtics need their big men in a big way The Finals could be determined by the availability and effectiveness of Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Robert Williams III, writes Brian Windhorst. Game 3: Celtics 116, Warriors 100Leaders
Game 3 box score | Game 3 highlights Tweet of the Night Boston bully ball is beating Golden State small ball Boosted by the home crowd, Boston came out strong and asserted its will inside en route to a Game 3 victory, writes Kevin Arnovitz. Steph Curry is in uncharted territory -- an NBA Finals underdog The Warriors point guard is the best player in this series, but the young Boston Celtics look like the favorites. writes Brian Windhorst. Game 2: Warriors 107, Celtics 88Leaders
Game 2 box score | Game 2 highlights Tweet of the Night Draymond Green roars back, sets the tone for Golden State Warriors' Game 2 win Green promised everything would be different after Boston's Game 1 win as the annoying forward turned up everywhere he was needed to even the series, writes Tim Keown. Warriors use patented second-half blitz to tie series with Celtics After blowing a 15-point lead - and a brilliant 34-point performance from Curry - the Warriors refused to repeat the mistakes they made in Game 1 in a blowout Game 2 win, writes Kevin Arnovitz. Game 1: Celtics 120, Warriors 108Leaders
Game 1 box score | Game 1 highlights Tweet of the Night The audacious changes that led to a Game 1 Celtics win Brad Stevens has excelled in his new role as team president, allowing Ime Udoka to unlock the potential of the young Celtics, writes Brian Windhorst. Celtics took a page from the Warriors' playbook to take Game 1 Down 12 points after another strong third quarter from the Warriors, the Celtics' historic shooting fueled an unprecedented fourth-quarter comeback to steal Game 1, writes Kevin Arnovitz. HOW THEY GOT HEREGolden State Warriors Regular season: 53-29, third in Western Conference Boston Celtics Regular season: 51-31, second in Eastern Conference Steph Curry is having the best jump-shooting Finals everEven after a dismal Game 5, the greatest shooter ever is having a series for the ages. Kirk Goldsberry goes inside the numbers on how Steph is solving the NBA's best defense. Full story The secret strength that fuels Stephen Curry and the Golden State WarriorsThe two-time MVP has built his Hall-of-Fame resume on his game-changing shooting. And his behind-the-scenes strength training not only amplifies it -- but sets the tone for the entire franchise. Full story Why the Andrew Wiggins trade could have shocking ripple effects for the WarriorsZach Lowe reveals the tension-filled, behind-the-scenes negotiations of one of the most impactful trades in team history -- and how it might raise some uncomfortable questions for the franchise going forward. Full story An inside look at the development and creation of the new Larry O'Brien TrophyThe NBA's iconic championship trophy has a new look for 2022, and ESPN got a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how that came to be. Full story Kevin Pelton's All-NBA Finals TeamsWhich players have established themselves as the biggest stars on the brightest stage? Kevin Pelton looks back at 75 years of NBA history and picks his all-Finals team for each game. Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 The grueling, expensive and risky reconstruction of the WarriorsGolden State turned the loss of Kevin Durant into the pieces that would revive a fallen contender, writes Ramona Shelburne. Full story Why Celtics-Warriors could be a truly epic NBA FinalsThe Warriors are back, fighting for their fourth title in eight years. The Celtics have been building toward this for half a decade, designed in many ways with Golden State in mind. Zach Lowe breaks down every move and countermove that could decide the Finals. Full story The 10 most important players in the NBA FinalsJayson Tatum? Klay Thompson? Al Horford? Stephen Curry? Which stars will decide the Finals? Kevin Pelton delivers his top 10. Full story X factors and series keys to the 2022 NBA FinalsThe NBA Finals continues on ABC. What are the biggest early keys to Warriors-Celtics? Full story Historical NBA Finals coverage2021: Giannis, Bucks conquer the Suns Giannis Antetokounmpo's epic Game 6 performance ended the Milwaukee Bucks' 50-year title drought, giving them their second NBA championship with a win over the Phoenix Suns. Complete 2021 NBA Finals coverage 2020: LeBron, Lakers back on top The Los Angeles Lakers conquered the NBA's Orlando bubble, defeating the Miami Heat in six games for the 17th championship in franchise history. Complete 2020 NBA Finals coverage 2019: Kawhi becomes King in the North For the first time in NBA history a team outside the United States won the championship, as the Toronto Raptors knocked off the Golden State Warriors in six games. Complete 2019 NBA Finals coverage 2018: How sweep it is for Warriors The Golden State Warriors capped off a second consecutive title run by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games. Complete 2018 NBA Finals coverage 2017: Durant puts Warriors back on top The Golden State Warriors were nearly perfect in 2017, going 16-1 in the playoffs en route to winning the NBA championship. Complete 2017 NBA Finals coverage 2016: 'Cleveland, this is for you!' LeBron James and the Cavaliers ended Cleveland's 52-year title drought by becoming the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Finals. Complete 2016 NBA Finals coverage |