Cavaliers stay alive in NBA Finals with 137-116 win, ruin Warriors chance at perfect postseason
By Reuters
10 June 2017 |
7:35 am
The Cleveland Cavaliers storm to a 137-116 game four win to stay alive in the NBA Finals and ruin the Golden State Warriors chance at perfect postseason.
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