IN PHOTOS: Warriors complete series comeback for NBA Finals return
CHAMPS OF THE WEST. Former NBA player Rick Barry, (L) watches as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (C), Stephen Curry (R) and their teammates celebrate becoming Western Conference champions. Photo by MARCIO SANCHEZ/EPA
MANILA, Philippines – The Golden State Warriors made history anew by becoming the 10th team in NBA history to claw back from a 3-1 playoff series deficit and win.
The 73-win Warriors continue their joyride through a magical season by stunning the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-88, in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals for a second straight finals appearance.
Golden State is set to take on the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers starting Thursday, June 2 (Friday, June 3 in Manila). (SEE: 2016 NBA Finals schedule – Cavs vs Warriors)
From a overhauling a 13-point deficit with a barrage of triples in the third quarter, to holding it down late in the fourth, complete with a classic Stephen Curry dagger 3-pointer, Game 7 proved to be a classic.
See photos of the thrilling match below!
RESPECT. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (R) congratulates Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (L) after their NBA Western Conference finals Game 7 at Oracle Arena. Photo by JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA
'WE AIN'T GOIN' HOME.' Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry yells out to the ecstatic crowd at Oracle Arena after hitting a 3-point basket with just seconds to go against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo by MONICA M. DAVEY/EPA
JAM. Andre Iguodala (R), an vital cog in the Golden State Warriors defense, dunks the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (L) looks on. Photo by EZRA SHAW/EPA
DRIVE. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (R) drives to the basket against defender Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (L). Photo by JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA
HEAR HIM ROAR. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo by JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA
FAMILY. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (C) celebrates with his daughter Riley, with his dad Dell Curry (L), and his wife Ayesha Curry with their second daughter Ryan (R). Photo by MONICA M. DAVEY/EPA
FESTIVE. The mood at Oracle Arena as the celebrations commence after the Golden State Warriors won Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo by MONICA M. DAVEY/EPA
– Rappler.com
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