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Associated Press

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving became the first teammates to each top 40 points in the same NBA Finals game, and the Cleveland Cavaliers staved off elimination by beating the Golden State Warriors 112-97 on Tuesday morning (Hong Kong time).
James had 41 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. Irving had 41 points on 17 for 24 shooting and added six assists for the Cavaliers. 
Game six of the series is on Friday morning (Hong Kong time) in Cleveland.
Klay Thompson scored 37 points and Stephen Curry had 25 for the Warriors, who were without the suspended Draymond Green for the game. They lost Andrew Bogut early in the third quarter to a left knee injury.
It was tied at 61-61 at half-time. Cleveland owned the second half, outscoring the hosts 51-36.
For James, it’s now 26 consecutive series with at least one road win, extending his NBA record.
Golden State now lead the series 3-2. The Warriors clinched last year’s title with a game six win on the Cavs’ home floor.


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Kyrie Irving and LeBron James dominate as the Cavaliers force game six with a 112-97 win over the Warriors

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for the Cleveland Cavaliers to drag the NBA Finals series into game six. Photo: AFP

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammate Kyrie Irving #2 after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals with a score of 112 to 97 at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers with the ball as Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes for the steal in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Golden State Warriors knock down Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA finals opening thriller

Stephen Curry urges on his teammates with the game in extra time. Photo: AFP

Stephen Curry attempts to steal the ball from LeBron James. Photo: AFP

LeBron James has a shot blocked by Klay Thompson. Photo: EPA


Stephen Curry attempts a three-pointer in overtime. Photo AFP

Musician Rihanna watches from the sideline. Photo: AP

Home James: Cavaliers star dominates as Cleveland thrash visiting Golden State Warriors in game three

LeBron James was in sensational form the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three. Photo: AFP

Fans sing the American national anthem at Quicken Loans Arena before the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Ohio on June 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jay LaPrete

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the second half against the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (L) steals the ball from Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (R) during Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on June 8, 2016. The Cavaliers won Game 3. LeBron James scored 32 points and Kyrie Irving added 30, powering Cleveland over defending champion Golden State 120-90 to lift the Cavaliers back into contention in the NBA Finals. Despite the blowout loss, the Warriors remain ahead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. / AFP PHOTO / Jay LaPrete

LeBron James came to Cleveland to win a title but Cavaliers are on the ropes after game four loss

Cleveland’s LeBron James shoots against Warriors’ Klay Thompson during game four of the NBA finals. Photo: AFP

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: Director Spike Lee attends Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 and Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors walk off the court during a time out against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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