2017 NBA Finals Game 4: Cavs halt Warriors perfect postseason, party in Game 4
LeBron James recorded a triple-double, Kyrie Irving scored 40 points and the Cavs, bothered by chatter from Golden State's players, broke scoring records while outperforming the NBA's most electrifying offense in a testy Game 4 filled with technical fouls Friday night, beating the Warriors 137-116 and snapping their 15-game playoff winning streak. (Tom Withers, AP Sports Writer)
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers exchange words during the first half in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James speaks early Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Cleveland after the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 137-116 in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by: Ronald Martinez
FILE - In this Friday, June 9, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert vie for ball during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. After two straight Golden State blowouts to open the series and a thrilling comeback in Game 3, things turned feisty in Game 4 as the teams that are meeting in a third straight Finals showed some animosity. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)Photo by: Tony Dejak
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers lies on the court after a collision in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by: Ronald Martinez
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors speak after a foul in the third quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) holds back Stephen Curry (30) from referee John Goble (30) during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Photo by: Ron Schwane
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Photo by: Gregory Shamus
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors defends Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Larry W. Smith - Pool/Getty Images)Photo by: Pool
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers restrains Iman Shumpert #4 after a jumpball in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by: Ronald Martinez
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by: Ronald Martinez
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Shaun Livingston #34 and Matt Barnes #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: The Golden State Warriors bench reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a jump shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Jason Miller
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court after being defeated b the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 9, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 137-116. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by: Ronald Martinez