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Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, win first NBA title since 1975

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts during the second half of Tuesday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. - photo by Tony Dejak

0617NBA — Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts during the second half of Tuesday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. - photo by Tony Dejak

CLEVELAND — Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach who made them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme. Their 40-year NBA championship drought is finally over. A half century of misery in Cleveland drags on.

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