Organisation: Golden State

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Canada celebrates after Raptors win first NBA title

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title after defeating defending champions the Golden State Warriors in a nail-biting end to game six.

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Warriors claw back to deny Raptors maiden win in game five of NBA finals

The Toronto Raptors came agonisingly close to securing their maiden NBA title, losing 106-105 to the Golden State Warriors.

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Steph Curry still on losing side in game three despite scoring 47 points for Golden State

Kawhi Leonard hit 30 points as the Toronto Raptors took a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors with a 123-109 win.

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The things you need to know about the global spectacle that is the NBA finals

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First a break, then NBA Finals: Warriors eager for some time off

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Long shots: Why the odds are stacked against LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics - Game Seven

LeBron James: The man bleeding in the arena

The only statline James’s critics were interested in was that he was now three from eight in the NBA finals, in contrast to Michael Jordan’s flawless six for six record.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - Game Seven

Round 4: Cleveland v Golden State, again

Here we go again.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

LeBron defies Celtics as Cavs back in finals

With another Game 7 victory at stake, LeBron James would not sit out.

Tue, 29 May, 2018

Kevin Durant delivers as MVP helps Warriors to NBA title

As a fresh NBA champions cap sat a tad off-kilter on his head, Kevin Durant embraced mother Wanda. Then he moved across the podium and hugged Stephen Curry before accepting his shiny MVP trophy, holding out his arms and hoisting it for everyone to see.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Basketball: Warriors closing in on greatest of all time accolade

One victory left for the Golden State Warriors to claim another title. Not the one as NBA champions. The one as the best team ever.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2017

Martin O’Neill gets chance to experiment

Martin O’Neill is an avid consumer, a voracious reader. Forever aware and always interested in the topics of the day. At Ireland training on Tuesday afternoon, he was heard enquiring on the rolling updates of Tiger Woods’ latest sorry episode.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors focus on their final task

Kevin Durant does not need to be told that Golden State Warriors should have a muted celebration after winning the Western Conference finals.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Another night of magic from Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry let it fly from the top of the arc, backpedalled as his record-breaking 3-ball dropped and then wildly began bobbing his head and shuffling his feet with the swagger of a two-time reigning MVP.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

'This is what I came back for,' says Le Bron James after securing comeback to win NBA title

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the way as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a historic comeback to win the NBA title.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Giants collide for NBA’s perfect finale

It’s the two-time reigning MVP who is trying to finish off a record setting season with a second straight title, against a two-time champion who is tantalisingly close to finally ending Cleveland’s 52-year title drought.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Cleveland Cavs reclaim the one thing they needed: Hope

Like everyone else, Draymond Green could only watch as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sent the NBA Finals back to Cleveland.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Lethal LeBron reminds Warriors the Cavaliers ain’t done yet

Crawling on the floor after a loose ball, LeBron James gathered himself and quickly got to his feet.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Five

Golden State Warriors look to taste champagne in Cleveland again

When the Golden State Warriors returned to Cleveland in January for the first time since clinching the championship there last June, Stephen Curry raised a little stir when he said he hoped the visiting locker room “still smells a little bit like champagne”.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Stephen Curry inspires Golden State Warriors to showdown with Cleveland Cavaliers

Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into an NBA title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2016

New injury to Stephen Curry mars Golden State win

The Golden State Warriors' NBA play-off win over the Houston Rockets was overshadowed by another injury for reigning MVP Stephen Curry.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Golden State Warriors facing big fight to break Chicago Bulls’ record

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr knows just what his players are going through down the stretch of a potentially record-setting season. Having stumbled to the finish of a 72-win season as a player with the Chicago Bulls two decades ago, Kerr is watching his Warriors do the same.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors show how playing with joy can bring success

Steph Curry might be small in stature for a basketball player, but the staggering success he and the Golden State Warriors have achieved under coach Steve Kerr can serve as an inspiration to all teams, reports Kieran Shannon.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2016

Night for the ages for LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Finals

LeBron James had a night for the ages as he hauled the Cleveland Cavaliers level in the NBA Finals with a 95-93 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

LeBron and Miami turning up the Heat

Gail Goodrich knew Miami would beat Boston the other night.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

US sport: Jazz cast spell on Magic

Last night's US sports results

Tue, 13 Nov, 2001