FULL GAME 2016 NBA FINALS 7 REPLAY SERIES
FULL GAME 2016 NBA FINALS 7 REPLAY CRACK

I mean, the game is going to be decided probably by one play on a positive end for one team and one play on a negative end for another. LeBron James, Cavaliers forward: 'Iguodala is a bad m-f- I had to go chase it down.'Д«reen: 'I remember it was tied, and at that particular time, every particular possession, every particular pass is obviously paramount. LeBron made a great play on the ball, chase-down block. I was focused on trying to get the ball to at the right time, and he's very crafty around the rim. Stephen Curry, Warriors guard: 'I didn't see him until the end. Seriously!'ДЄll the anticipation proved to be warranted as Game 7 neared its conclusion, with Iguodala's rebound off Irving's miss sparking the frantic final sequence that ultimately led to the Cavs' lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy as world champs. Mike Mancias, LeBron James' trainer: 'It was a culmination of 13 years of early mornings, late nights, summertime workouts and countless hours of extra treatment sessions in his home. Between his athletic ability and drive to win, I know I'm always going to have some amazing images after the game.' Joe Murphy, NBA Entertainment photographer: 'LeBron is definitely one of my favorite athletes to photograph.

FULL GAME 2016 NBA FINALS 7 REPLAY SERIES

It was one of the most unpredictable series that I've ever done, and to have the stakes that high made it as good of an anticipation going into a game as I can ever remember.' And in terms of what to expect, as we knew from the previous six games, it was completely impossible to predict it. So, the stakes were so high for both, and that's what made it such a great Game 7 setup. And then the Cleveland, it's impossible to explain or fully understand what that meant to that city and to the fans of that team after going for so long with never winning a championship for them and obviously the 52-year drought. So, it was something that meant everything to them.

The title, as much as they love the 73 wins and as much as it's an incredible accomplishment, they stated all season long that their only real goal is to win the title. For Golden State, to cement this magical season. Mike Breen, ESPN/ABC broadcaster: 'It meant so much to both teams.

This is the story of The Block, told by the principal parties involved. Instead, The Block set up The Three by Kyrie Irving less than a minute later and, ultimately, the championship for Cleveland shortly thereafter. Had James not made the chase-down block, Golden State would have had the lead - and a raucous home crowd - on its side in the game's final moments. As Iguodala took two steps as he powered toward the hoop before going airborne, James sized him up and sprung at Iguodala's shot attempt from behind, blocking the potential layup off the glass with 1:50 remaining. What happened in the next two seconds defined the game. Smith with two feet planted in the left side of the lane - albeit with his body facing Curry - and James standing on the 3-point line on the left wing. Curry received the pass and immediately fed it right back, bouncing it off the floor in front of Iguodala so the swingman could catch it in stride.ДЇreeze the video from this moment and you'll see Iguodala at the right side of the foul line, J.R. When Iguodala passed half court, he found Curry with a chest pass and continued to run toward the hoop. Iguodala grabbed the defensive rebound and streaked up the floor with the clock showing 1:54 remaining.

FULL GAME 2016 NBA FINALS 7 REPLAY CRACK

Golden State appeared to find the crack in the Cavs it was searching for after Irving's miss. Like two prizefighters punching air at the end of a fight, the 0-for-9 combined drought by both teams was excruciating to watch, as they tried to create separation between each other with a knockout blow but kept missing as the time ticked away. Kyrie Irving was off on a close-range jumper.

Kevin Love missed a jump hook Draymond Green had a 3 rattle in and out. James got blocked by Andre Iguodala in the paint Iguodala missed a 3. James missed another jumper Thompson missed a shot.

LeBron James missed a jumper Stephen Curry missed a long 3. The score stayed locked there for the next several minutes as a blend of nerves, fatigue and defensive gusto caused clank after clank. Through the first six games of the Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors had both scored exactly 610 points, even though every game had been decided by 10 points or more.ДЇinally, mercifully, Game 7 saw that balance on display over four consecutive quarters, as Klay Thompson's layup with 4:39 remaining tied the game at 89. An all-time classic NBA Finals was coming to a close with the title still very much up for grabs.

Full game 2016 nba finals 7 replay