Warriors Outlast Cavaliers For 3-2 Lead in NBA Finals

Stephen Curry came off a screen, dribbled behind his back and crossed over Matthew Dellavedova. He stepped back and swished a 3-pointer, then pounded his chest and pointed to the roof, seemingly controlling the sellout crowd of 19,596 on his fingertips.

One more win and the MVP will really have a moment to celebrate. Curry made seven 3-pointers and scored 37 points, and the Warriors withstood another brilliant performance from LeBron James to outlast the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Sunday night for a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals.

"It was a fun moment, but it will only mean something -- and I'll probably have a better answer for that question after we win that championship -- but signature moments only come for players who are holding the trophy," said Curry, who also had seven rebounds and four assists before being treated for dehydration.

Curry was spotted rubbing his head and leaning over in a hallway after the game. The Warriors said Curry received drinking fluids in the locker room, was watching highlights and should be fine.

With a sellout crowd rocking and roaring in their golden-yellow shirts, Curry and his teammates took control of the game -- and possibly the series -- in the final minutes. Curry connected inside and out -- sometimes way out -- to help the Warriors pull away and get in a position they haven't been in 40 years.

The Warriors will try to win their first title since 1975 on Tuesday night in Cleveland, which hasn't won a major sports championship in 51 years. Game 7, if necessary, would be in Oakland on Friday night.

NBA Finals

Monday, June 15

No games scheduled

Tuesday, June 16 Schedule (Time Central)

Golden State at Cleveland, 8 p.m.
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