Who won the 2017 NBA Finals?
The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers four games to one for their second title in three years and fifth overall.
Questions about 2017 NBA Finals
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Who was named MVP of the 2017 NBA Finals?
Kevin Durant was named the 2017 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote, averaging 35.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across the series.
When were the 2017 NBA Finals played?
The 2017 NBA Finals ran from the 1st of June to the 12th of June, closing out the NBA's 2016-17 season.
What happened in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals?
Cleveland routed Golden State 137-116 in Game 4, ending the Warriors' 15-game playoff winning streak. The game featured a string of technical fouls and a flagrant foul, and commentators called the officiating a disaster and a sideshow.
Why didn't the Golden State Warriors visit the White House after winning the 2017 NBA Finals?
Stephen Curry said he did not want to join the traditional White House visit because of President Donald Trump's conservative politics, and Trump then tweeted that the Warriors were no longer invited. The team visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture with local students instead.
How long was the Golden State Warriors' winning streak during the 2017 NBA playoffs?
The Warriors entered the 2017 NBA Finals with a 12-0 record through the first three playoff rounds, then extended it to 15 straight postseason wins before losing Game 4 to Cleveland. They finished the playoffs 16-1, the best winning percentage in NBA playoff history.