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Warriors beat Cavaliers as Thunder record win

Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bogut (66) during first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA [Photo: Courtesy]

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and both made crucial plays in the final seconds yesterday to lift the NBA champion Golden State Warriors over Cleveland 99-92.

In a Christmas rematch of the NBA Finals that marked their third consecutive meeting on the holiday, the host Warriors won for the 12th time in 13 games to reach 27-7 while the Cavaliers fell to 24-10.

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