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NBA Finals: The Dynasty Strikes Again

2022-06-17T07:57:43.625Z


The Golden State Warriors crown an outstanding season and win the next title. The players celebrate in Boston, the fans at home in San Francisco. The best pictures of the NBA Finals victory over the Boston Celtics.


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The Golden State Warriors have done it again.

For the fourth time since 2015, the Californians win the NBA title.

Photo: Steven Senne/AP

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Outstanding Man: Stephen Curry, who was also voted Best Player of the Final Series.

Photo: Steven Senne/AP

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Curry also became the first player on his team to receive the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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In the past two years, the Warriors - shaken by many injuries - even missed the playoffs.

The relief was all the greater now.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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But it was a long way to victory.

The Warriors had to play away in Boston in front of loud fans.

Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO / AFP

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The Celtics supporters tried everything to push their team forward.

Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO / AFP

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But the support didn't help much in the end.

Photo: AMANDA SABGA/EPA

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The Celtics with Marcus Smart (36) and Robert Williams III (44) defended themselves bravely, but could do little against the Warriors around Curry for a long time.

Photo: Michael Dwyer / dpa

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Before halftime, the Warriors had 21 points in a row, an unprecedented number in the Finals, according to ESPN.

Here Klay Thompson moves to the basket.

Photo: Elsa/AP

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After that, Al Horford in particular braced himself against the impending defeat.

The veteran actually brought his team within striking distance again.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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To the horror of coach Ime Udoka (r.), Boston was no longer able to turn the tide.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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The Warriors celebrated in Boston.

Here are the veterans Draymond Green (left), Klay Thompson (middle) Stephen Curry, who have been with the Warriors their entire careers.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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The team was formed by Steven Kerr (left).

He won his fourth title as a coach.

As a player, he won five championships.

Photo: Michael Dwyer/AP

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The core of the Warriors have been playing together for years.

They are already considered one of the best teams in NBA history.

Photo: JOHN G. MABANGLO/EPA

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The Warriors fans also celebrated the success in distant San Francisco.

Photo: D Ross Cameron/AP

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Fans gathered in front of the Chase Center and watched the game.

Photo: D Ross Cameron/AP

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After the victory there was – of course – a small fireworks display.

Photo: D Ross Cameron/AP

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In the coming days there will be another parade where the fans can celebrate together with the players.

It should be clear who gets the most affection.

Photo: D Ross Cameron/AP

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Source: spiegel

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