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Warriors Push Cavs To The Brink

am800-sports-basketball-nba-golden-state-cavaliers-1.3876544 CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 06: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors throws a pass around Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 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 Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors throws a pass around Tristan Thompson of the Cavaliers in Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals June 6, 2018 in Cleveland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images))

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Golden State is only a win away from another NBA title

Kevin Durant scored 43 points, draining a long 3-pointer for emphasis in the final minute, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to move within a victory of a sweep and their third title in four years.

Durant stood motionless after dropping his 33-footer, which gave the Warriors a 106-100 lead and effectively ended the fourth straight finals matchup between the rivals.

Golden State will have four chances to wrap up its championship starting with Game 4 tomorrow night.

LeBron James scored 33 points and Kevin Love 20 for the Cavs, who have fallen into a hole in which no team has ever emerged. In NBA playoff history, teams down 3-0 are 0-131.

The Warriors won despite a 3-of-16 shooting performance from Stephen Curry.