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Stephen Curry scored 37 points for Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors earned their third NBA title in four seasons after completing a comprehensive 4-0 series win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Coach Steve Kerr described the triumph as "the hardest so far" but his Warriors side routed the Cavs 108-84 to prevail in the fourth consecutive finals meeting between the teams.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points for the Warriors, while LeBron James claimed 23 in what could be his final Cavs game.
James is a free agent next month.
The 33-year-old American, playing in his eighth consecutive finals, said he had "no idea at this point" about his future and would consider the decision with his family.
'We just know how to win'
The win added to the Golden State Warriors' victories in 2015 and 2017 and was the first finals clean sweep since the Cavs were demolished by San Antonio Spurs in 2007.
It was the second time the Warriors have secured the championship in Cleveland during Kerr's four-year tenure.
"I remember sitting in this room three years ago and it seemed like a dream. This feels like reality," Kerr said. "I hope that doesn't sound arrogant. It's just the talent we have and the experience we've gained."
A James slam dunk had Cleveland ahead 39-38 halfway through the second quarter, but Golden State responded to lead 61-52 at half-time and eased to victory from there.
"We just know how to win," said Curry. "We keep waking up every day and trying to get better and we end up here. We can't get enough of this feeling.
"Wherever that puts us in the conversation in the history of the NBA or being a dynasty... we'll have plenty of time to discuss that later. We want to keep this thing going as long as we can."
Curry top scored but it was Kevin Durant who was named Finals MVP for the second year in a row, adding 20 points, 12 rebounds and a post-season career high of 10 assists.
It was the 28th consecutive play-off game in which he has scored at least 20 points.
"They have five guys on the floor that can dribble, pass and shoot," said Cavs coach Tyronn Lue. "Even when you do defend them well, they've got guys like Steph and KD who can make unbelievable shots."
'Broken hand was self-inflicted' - LeBron
LeBron James (right) has now lost five of his eight NBA finals
While Golden State are building one of the great basketball dynasties, Cleveland's future is clouded by uncertainty.
James, widely regarded as the greatest player of his generation, is expected to leave for a second time, having returned to the franchise in 2014 after departing for Miami four years earlier.
The three-time champion revealed he had played the last three matches with a broken right hand, sustained after he scored his best play-off points haul of 51 in the opener.
The Cavs' talisman reportedly suffered the injury after punching a blackboard in frustration after his side spurned an opportunity to win in the final seconds.
"It was self-inflicted," he said. "I was very emotional for a lot of different reasons and I let that get the best of me."
On the night, James top scored for his side and left to a standing ovation after playing 41 of the game's first 44 minutes, but it was his least productive performance of the series.
"To be the best player in the world and to give everything you've got in your 15th season, play all 82 games and carry this team the way he did is a testament to his character," Lue said.
"He's a bad boy and I love having him on our team. He fights and competes to the end. Sometimes you can give everything you've got and still come up short.
"I hope he stays. But after a game like that I'm not in any position to talk about that."
Behind stellar efforts from their former MVPs, the Warriors dominated the Cavs in Game 4 on Saturday, winning by a final score of 108-85 and earning back-to-back titles.
MORE: Three takeaways from the Warriors' title-clinching Game 4 win over the Cavaliers
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 37 points, hitting 7-of-15 from 3-point range, and Kevin Durant earned Finals MVP honors, finishing the deciding game with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Golden State jumped on Cleveland to start the second half, winning the third quarter 25-13 and essentially securing the sweep before garbage time.
It was a rough night for the Cavs. They shot 34.5 percent as team and left Warriors shooters open all over the place. LeBron James left the floor near the end of the fourth quarter with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, but even the league's best player couldn't slow down the champs.
Check out the best highlights from Game 4...
Final: Warriors 108, Cavs 85
1:30 p.m. AEST — And that's it. The Warriors are the 2018 NBA champions. Congratulations to Golden State on back-to-back titles.
1:22 p.m. AEST — LeBron James heads to the bench. He's done for the night. His final line of the season: 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in 41 minutes.
1:09 p.m. AEST — Stephen Curry only looks at the 3-point line as a suggestion.
End of third quarter: Warriors 86, Cavs 65
1:02 p.m. AEST — The Warriors hold the Cavs to 13 points in the third and stretch out their lead. It's only a matter of time now. Golden State can see the Larry O'Brien trophy.
12:52 p.m. AEST — And now Klay Thompson is catching fire. The Warriors' lead is up to 16 points. The Cavs are letting go of the rope a bit here.
12:42 p.m. AEST — Come on, Kevin. That's just silly.
12:35 p.m. AEST — It's a 6-0 run for Golden State to the start the second half. It's always the third quarter...
Halftime: Warriors 61, Cavs 52
12:18 p.m. AEST — That was an appropriate way to close the half. Stephen Curry drills a 3-pointer from the wing with five seconds left to give the Warriors a nine-point lead. He has a game-high 20 points with four assists and two steals. Kevin Durant is filling up the box score with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
LeBron James is doing his best to keep the Cavs alive with 16 points, five assists and three rebounds, but the biggest issue is Cleveland's defense. The Warriors had way too many open looks in the first 24 minutes. That has to change, or this series is over.
12:06 p.m. AEST — Stephen Curry is looking like a guy who wants the Finals MVP trophy. He's got 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. And he's hitting some bombs.
The range on this guy 💦
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/jUYxE4F6la — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 9, 2018
11:56 a.m. AEST — Give the Cavs credit. LeBron James' dunk gives Cleveland the lead after a rough start.
11:52 a.m. AEST — Not the ideal start for Klay Thompson: one shot, two turnovers, three fouls, nine minutes. Yikes.
11:45 a.m. AEST — Like a good neighbor, Larry Nance Jr. is there... to grab an offensive rebound and finish the play.
End of first quarter: Warriors 34, Cavs 25
11:42 a.m. AEST — That was a terrific first quarter for Golden State. The Warriors shot 59.1 percent from the field, including 6-of-10 from 3-point range, and got just about any shot they wanted. The Cavs really need to tighten up the defense. Shooters were open all over the floor.
11:35 a.m. AEST — The Warriors jumped out to an early 11-point lead, but the Cavs are fighting back. Kevin Love has nine points for Cleveland and is actively looking for his shot.
11:24 a.m. AEST — OK, this is just ridiculous. Stephen Curry tried to draw a foul and made it anyway.
11:15 a.m. AEST — As we all predicted, Game 4 starts with a Stephen Curry tip-in off a JaVale McGee miss.
10:58 a.m. AEST — And here come the Cavs. It's win-or-go-home time. Tipoff coming up next!
10:43 a.m. AEST — The Cavs could sure use another big boost from Rodney Hood after a productive outing in Game 3.
In #NBAFinals Game 3, @RodneyHood had his highest scoring game of the 2018 Playoffs, tallying 15 points on 7-11 (.636) shooting from the field and two blocks in 26 minutes as a reserve. #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/y1V4YS9EoQ — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 9, 2018
10:30 a.m. AEST — Not sure this move is legal, Kevin...
