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Fantastic Finish for Cavaliers vs Warriors 2016 - NBA Vault

[@neyugn9448]

One of the best Christmas games of all time, if I remember correctly this is the first time that the KD Warriors faced the Cavs who were the defending champs, so there was a lot of hype going into it. Game was fantastic too and it came down to the very end, I miss the Kyrie and LeBron days a lot 😭

[@reynanhao2246]

Wow a lot of people viewing this video at the moment

[@michaeljordan5655]

And this is the moment warriors takes it personally

[@williamkatsiii7936]

Favorite moment was when LeBron hit a breakaway layup, the ball gets inbounded, Klay sprints down the court and hits KD and KD BODIES Kevin Love and it sounds like there’s a whirr in the stadium because it happened so quickly. KD stares down Kevin Love but Kevin Love immediately inbounds the ball by launching it to LeBron who cherry picks for a dunk and the entire stadium goes crazy. That was just an incredible sequence to me.

[@xboogie3]

@@michaeljordan5655 I’m I’m

[@PweeBurntPizza]

It's so funny to me when players want to leave Cleveland (Kyrie) and think that their careers would be better off.. Kyrie hasn't even sniffed a finals berth since he demanded a trade.

[@jayngb]

As a Cavs fan, it hurts me to see the Bron/Kyrie/Love era. Such good times man…

[@imafunguy936]

Cry boi kawhi and em championship raptors would have smoked any of your lebron cavs era

[@mattylatvala43]

@@imafunguy936 no LMAO

[@potawatomimko6108]

@@imafunguy936 that's the worst take I've seen in the last 7 comments

[@jamesjenkins8037]

@@imafunguy936 I see you still have ptsd from the Lebronto days huh?

[@dn9597]

@@imafunguy936 Dumbest comment of the day, right here LOL!

[@nanami-vq5pi]

In 2016 Lebron was 32 and I thought he was already old back then, but 7 years later, this 38-year-old man is still in this league showing people his super high level skills...so unbelievable...

[@nkaicolon2538]

Facts

[@BRBallin1]

LeBron has been showing us that he has a high caliber of talent and athleticism for a teenager and now showing us he’s way ahead of the rest of the world for someone in their late 30s

[@CC-gg9wl]

just had 40 a few nights ago.

[@nickwilsonxc]

Looking back I think we will say that this was one of the greatest rivalries in NBA history.

[@worldofquestions5968]

It would’ve been if kd hadn’t ruined it.

[@zacharyharris469]

KD destroyed it. Rivalry ended June 2016. RIP.

[@drlee2]

Unfortunately, it's really not. Durant swung the balance heavily in the Warriors' favor.

[@brandontran8751]

@@trisk902 Durant was fouled by Richard Jefferson. The NBA said that and KD should’ve shot 2 free throws.

[@ltnorbiit3020]

Before that snake ruined everything.

[@_Ahmed_15]

My favorite christmas game of all time. This shit felt like a finals game 7. Never been as hypes for an NBA game as this

[@extrm161]

T h a n k m e l a t e r kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXGYoyIpthkbJI

[@Energy807]

@@extrm161 no

[@riooproductions9227]

Are you tired of reality? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fQoH2VmseFask 🔥❗️❓✨🌌

[@poweroftruth9258]

Whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ shall not perish but have everlasting life repent for the kingdom of God is at hand! Jesus will return and he will judge the living and the dead, the Bible says in romana 10:9 that whoever accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and believe he died for your sins you shall be saved

[@t3productions591]

Nah Fam... this was game 8. As a warriors fan, props to the Cavs that shit was fun

[@BriaUpNext]

This was peak NBA basketball for me in recent years

[@xvc2147]

When Klay comes back, you might just see peak NBA basketball once again

[@exe9790]

@@xvc2147 basketball is for gat though

[@exe9790]

@@xvc2147 basketball is for gay though

[@extrm161]

T h a n k m e l a t e r kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXGYoyIpthkbJI

[@chixinleow3367]

For me too

[@cyberbron2077]

Man LeBron in Cleveland is perfect. The energy is always amazing when LeBron plays for the cavaliers.

[@spurs_7798]

You misspelled Kyrie.

[@norpriest521]

2016-2018 LeBron was at his true peak. A monster. So was Kyrie. One of the best deadly duos after shaq and kobe

[@richardwestfield9874]

Because that’s our hometown guy

[@nanu4754]

@@norpriest521 woahhhhhh seriously??

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

KD had to ruin it

[@primcebangcoyo6932]

2022 and I'm still here watching this classic. I miss the LeBron and Kyrie days too and oh just the Greatest Christmas game ever in history of the NBA.

[@wonrei]

kyrie pushed the hell out of iggy lmfao

[@BingTheKing]

@@wonrei lmfao after all the times i’ve watched this i’m JUST noticing that . iggy got up mad as hell

[@SportGuyDMV]

Kyrie and lebron was a deadly combo

[@blade5883]

Kyrie Irving, KD and James Harden is a deadly trio

[@SportGuyDMV]

@@blade5883 how many times have you seen them play together?😂

[@alexschkliar9075]

so deadly that couldn't win more than 1 championship

[@SportGuyDMV]

1/4 is good. Woulda been 2 for 4 if kyrie didn't get hurt in 2015 finals stop hating goofy

[@youngbae5187]

Kyrie's scoring/shooting + LeBron's playmaking/driving makes for a sick combo. Too bad they both salty about things.

[@jaydenkuhon3996]

One of the greatest NBA Christmas games of all time

[@AfroLatinoJG]

No cap

[@extrm161]

T h a n k m e l a t e r kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXGYoyIpthkbJI

[@keif9447]

The greatest

[@arjaylegaspi9055]

2016 is an all-time year for the NBA *One of the Best NBA FInals ever *NBA All-Time Best Record (Warriors 72-9) *Greatest Slamdunk Contest of All-Time *One of the Best last game by an NBA legend (Kobe Bryant Mamba out game 60pts) *1st ever team to comeback to 3-1 deficit in the Finals (Cavs) *One of the Best NBA Christmas Game ever

[@arthurmorgan9944]

@@arjaylegaspi9055 73-9*

[@KH2Roxas92]

I still remember Westbrook screaming "Thank you Kyrie!!!" The day after this 😂😂

[@JKlutz3]

i wanted it to be true that he said this so bad😂😂😂 he actually said “thank you jamie”😂😭

[@kingkong1040]

Best NBA Christmas game of all time. I remember watching with the entire family, even people who didn't really watch - we were all glued around the TV for this one.

[@wadetheflash03]

Had 14 of his 25 in the 4th with 10 assists and 7 steals, played like a monster this game 🔥

[@jamesignacio684]

I might be a casual for asking this but you talking about lebron or kyrie? just asking

[@user-lo1bq7uv7h]

@@jamesignacio684 Kyrie

[@jamesignacio684]

@@user-lo1bq7uv7h oh ok thanks

[@thrillwill5]

@ikr Same no it was Kyrie

[@dontwatchmewatchtv8039]

@@jamesignacio684 yea because he needed to make up for that 3rd Quarter and he knew that

[@Yxngsensei]

WHAT?? KYRIE GETS SOME LOVE FROM THE NBA😳 nah but Fr arguably the best Christmas game in nba history

[@vsplash5270]

They had that in their drafts and then posted it when kyrie came back to the nba🤣

[@lemickeymousefraudhouse6955]

Giannis owns kyrie

[@baller3605]

@@vsplash5270 or they posted it because it’s almost Christmas

[@KidnapT]

@@vsplash5270 Or Kylie would comeback for surprise on Christmas days

[@underoath257]

He was aways getting his flowers until he started to act like a diva since leaving Cleveland

[@kentymashmilo758]

Crazy how many friendships was destroyed by this rivalry😂, my bro and i didnt talk for weeks because of this

[@jasjfl]

This game gave me hope the 2017 Finals would be so much better than they ended up being.

[@drlee2]

Yeah, the fact that the Cavs barely won this game and then got destroyed at Golden State a couple of months later pretty much said the Warriors were the superior team, all thanks to Durant! lol

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

If the Cavs didn't choke game 3's 6 point lead with 3 minutes to go it could've been a tied series headed into game 5

[@dariocorko7645]

Remember watching this game live...it was a great great show...

[@norpriest521]

Kyrie left LeBron. LeBron was meant to stay in the Cavs if Kyrie stayed too but then Kyrie dipped.

[@dariocorko7645]

@@norpriest521 kyrie wanted to be "the man" in boston...but quickly realized that he aint all that...so he went to the nets with kd and eventually harden joined as well hah

[@lancegabrielleromero831]

For me this One of The Greatest Christmas Games Of All Time The Intensity of the Game Is Crazy And The Ending is Breathtaking

[@BudokaiHakai]

This was the LeBron and Kyrie Days man, LeBrons playmaking and IQ, combined with Kyrie's Handles and clutchness. Makes them so dangerous, i wish i could go back to these days.

[@long_strong8843]

This added to the fact that 2016 was the best year of sports in 2010s

[@xavierrainey8747]

2016 was the greatest year ever

[@e_breezy4868]

Facts💯💯🔥

[@user-iu2ui1fu8i]

Yeah I can name a few for sports. 3-1 comeback by Cavs, best slam dunk contest, nice all-star game. 28-3 also happened in the NFL

[@Stephen7764.]

@@user-iu2ui1fu8i Kobe's 60 point final game, Warriors legendary season, Warriors coming back from 3-1 in West Finals against Oklahoma

[@johnnygallegos1966]

@@user-iu2ui1fu8i 28-3 actually happened in the year 2017

[@joshherrick816]

@@johnnygallegos1966 but technically it was the 2016 nfl season, the super bowl just took place in 2017

[@TheAllTalkSportsPodcast]

Have to agree this was one of the greatest NBA games of all time. That duo was fun to watch. Both Lebron and Kyrie. The cavs and the warriors are both doing very well now maybe we will see them again in the finals who knows.

[@agentdiablo7178]

Lmao cavs have a chance, potentially one of the better built teams to stop the reigning champs, but it feels weird saying it. They aren't a play-in team imo thats fs

[@rauldana7435]

@@agentdiablo7178 Aged well

[@frankzamlen1327]

@@rauldana7435 😂😂 aged like milk

[@dineshpoudel723]

One of the best Christmas game of all time , it felt like a NBA Finals of a game 7 , absolute madness

[@chinwezenwankwo5599]

This is the Kyrie I want to see again with LeBron, at the Lakers. Incredible game!💯👏❤️

[@edmondthompson7525]

Kyrie not being a top 75 player is crazy!!!!

[@RationalArgumentMan]

No... Dwight Howard or Alex English not being a top 75 player is crazy.

[@jesseb5985]

@@RationalArgumentMan you forgot Ginobili and Tony Parker

[@parzival9307]

Klay as well

[@darionmccleary1011]

@@jesseb5985 That whole list was fucked😂

[@iRaH....1]

bron cherry picked the list

[@chelseaohene-addo759]

I miss this Cavs team

[@user-fr4cj6kn3i]

As a James fan from China, this Christmas fight is one of my best memories in high school, I think this team is the most romantic. This is Kyrie Irving at his best. It's my favorite Kyrie ❤

[@oogway9211]

@@user-fr4cj6kn3i Well put, I can relate

[@stellarsportswear197]

I watched This game live and it felt like a game 7 finals game. Honestly i was expecting the series in the finals to go 7 also. Both teams just matched up with each other so well. Definitely one of the greatest regular season games ever!

[@redeyetrey4763]

The last time we had a good game fr fr man I miss that Cavs crowd probably the most hypest crowd ever

[@DanishSudan]

Prime Kyrie. What a treat to watch. Cavs warriors rivalry is an all time classic.

[@jimking2381]

How lebron so fast to jump like that 🤯🤯

[@denizozbaran4559]

Bron-Kyrie duo was so perfect, they had a shot in 2018 if it wasn't for Kyrie's move to Boston. Good memories...

[@tonpul321]

0:54 , there will never be another Lebron James...pure joy in that dunk, his best years were these cavs times

[@bekajikia1754]

Yes but, it was all Kyrie Irving in the clutch.

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Clint capella got a tech for less than that on the rim in 2018.

[@InactiveUser05]

I miss kyrie

[@lemickeymousefraudhouse6955]

kyrie is garbage

[@lemickeymousefraudhouse6955]

kyrie has to carry lebum

[@ToxicGaming-qt2br]

me to

[@nicocacola7918]

@@lemickeymousefraudhouse6955 "Kyrie is garbage" Continues to say "Kyrie has to carry Lebum" 😂

[@ACE-qt8kt]

@@lemickeymousefraudhouse6955 so what is it is he trash or is he so good he has to carry

[@davidvargas1070]

Even as a warriors fan I miss the rivalry :/ used to be so epic back then nowadays many teams are solid but not like these two teams going at it back then

[@monkeyduhluffy]

absolutely, this rivalry had so many electric moments. i think even though the NBA is in an outstanding place now, i don’t think a single one of last year’s finalists would’ve gone 6 games with either of these teams in a series

[@Astelch]

people hated that it was always gsw v cavs but honestly it was always intense matches. GSW with durant was truly one of the most deadly teams to this date.

[@jorge6847]

@@Astelch made the finals boring

[@theyrehere.3468]

it's epic until KD joined the warriors

[@mgm8075]

If KD never joins the Warriors we'd probably have the best Western Conference playoffs ever between OKC, Houston and GSW for 4 -5 years. Lebron and kyrie likely stick together and we probably would've had the best 5 years of basketball ever from 2015-2020.

[@Rich.as.in.spirit]

This Christmas game might be the most anticipated one ever . Kyrie back to back game winning shots on gsw is legendary stuff.

[@SaurabTmg]

Comparing with all the players in their young age ...Kyrie at his mid 20s was a whole different player..Unlimited layup packages , great handles, confidence towards rim oohhh he was something else...

[@ayyan7063]

Damn the energy in the stadium was 🔥

[@redeyetrey4763]

The energy left when Bron did and when Fred D. McLeod III sadly passed

[@marcelorobles1974]

Those good old times. Amazing times in sports history. Thank you.

[@rohannarasimhan4244]

I remember losing my mind when Kyrie hit that turnaround. Top 3 game I’ve ever seen

[@gorrow1990]

One of the greatest Christmas games ever. It completely lived up to the hype. Even tho the Cavs are finally on the right track without LeBron there, I do miss this rivalry despite how lopsided it would eventually become with KD as a Warrior.

[@antonioguglielmetti2661]

Cavs should've ran it back the next 2 years and Kyrie shouldn't have gone to Boston. If you're making the finals every year idk what there is to change. The 2018 and 2019 warriors were much more vulnerable and I would've loved to see kawhi on the raptors vs the battle tested Cavs with teams like the bucks, Celtics, and 76ers also fighting. That would've been a crazy eastern conference in 2019.

[@rawmeal4664]

Kyrie once said, " steph on the gas, steph on the break, just forgotten to steph on the CLUTCH"

[@justinray8107]

0:55 in today's league , this dunk and hanging on the rim by Bron would have been an ejection. No cap. You can't even show emotions now as humans beings on the court.

[@long_strong8843]

Watching this on Christmas 2023. Truly a great game and rivalry between these two

[@Ontiming2023]

Durant messed up the greatest rivalry in history had Durant not go there we would have seen Cavs an gsw for a decade in the finals bruh

[@spidakg]

A different energy surrounded this game

[@kobywill4170]

Lebron and Kyrie could of been the greatest duo of all time

[@harinderrana9735]

I could say the same thing with Shaq & Kobe but ego's get in the way.

[@janeerrodgers9705]

FAX NO PRINTER

[@bryanmartinez6643]

Yeah but they still couldn't not beat the san Antonio spurs 😂 🙄

[@rumham7631]

@@bryanmartinez6643 what? u know Kyrie was never on the Heat right

[@bryanmartinez6643]

@@rumham7631 idiot if only the san Antonio spurs we're in the east playoffs they sweep the cavaliers in playoff series

[@ChristianGal23_]

When Warriors and Cavs ruled the entire NBA! 🙌

[@parzival9307]

You mean warriors and LeBron?

[@ChristianGal23_]

@@parzival9307 yeah, but you get what i'm saying.

[@parzival9307]

Christian Galarza kinda. It was warriors winning everything and Lebron having to carry a team of G leaguers and old people.

[@darionmccleary1011]

@@parzival9307 before 2018 it was the Cavs as a whole but after it was LeBron carrying the franchise

[@TheInferno0099]

@@darionmccleary1011 exactly that cavs team was legit 2018 is a different story

[@long_strong8843]

This is how 2017 Finals should've been. This good

[@ehhcks]

Man, the nba was so fun back then. best christmas game for sure

[@ersdummerjunge1534]

Imagine if Kyrie never left Cleveland, just imagine

[@kevinccce]

Atleast 1 more ring

[@aaronmontane6479]

@Lucas Walker BS😂

[@supratimmishra1142]

@Lucas Walker facts

[@agentdiablo7178]

@Lucas Walker 2017 repeat

[@agentdiablo7178]

With the exception of Houston taking GS to 7 I think

[@masterdavidvariedades8862]

Remember this game 🔝😤

[@DookieStain007]

This game was a better gift than all the presents I got combined

[@justziin]

I remember on Christmas Day, I watched this live with my cousins and other relatives during our Christmas gathering. I’m a Warriors fan and I remember seeing my other relatives happy for winning this game. Good times.. Also a very unforgettable Christmas game. I wish the rivalry comes back between these two teams, history was made.

[@turtles1130]

THANK YOU KYRIEEEEEEEEE

[@bobbyjeffjr]

As a warriors fan, this broke my heart when I watched this live.

[@Drforrester31]

It was a tough loss, but at least the Warriors whomped them in the Finals

[@JamezK]

it sucks that kd wont play in the christman game it's been 3 years since kd vs lebron matchup

[@zzb6495]

L

[@wonrei]

kyrie pushed the hell out of iggy lmfao

[@bryanmartinez6643]

@@JamezK it would been more seen okc thunder kd vs lebron cavaliers but there not in the same conference lebron dosen't haveto much competition in the east playoffs

[@phatch5444]

the amount of talent on the warriors was insane

[@Laceyplayzroblox]

This was thee single most important point as Cleveland fan base. It was so awesome. Stay positive and blessed.

[@haise2202]

Kyrie vs Curry , Durant vs Lebron is one of the best match up in NBA

[@ka1en119]

Best Christmas game ever One on the best regular season games of all time

[@seththebatslayer2691]

man. The Lebron/Kyrie/Love era was the most fun to watch in the last 10 years. the 2016 Cavs championship was the best chip in the last decade... hell, in the last 2 decades!

[@Silas55]

The BEST Christmas game ever NO QUESTION 🎄

[@cryptic3350]

Little did I know while watching this live, it would be the best Christmas game of all time

[@LeClutch23]

4:04 Look at Curry on the bench 😂 he already knows what is gonna happen

[@himethsanjula2336]

he knew it was over ! 😂😂

[@HERFAVORITEPAPI]

Literally the greatest game coming off a championship against the team you faced.

[@kurayahmi]

*This version of Kyrie Irving was not only the best PG in the NBA, but the most clutch player in the league as well.*

[@MasterInHD]

Stop it. Kyrie has never been better than Curry in his lifetime. He was always behind Curry and even Westbrick in 2016-2017.

[@leen908]

@@MasterInHD kyrie more clutch and better finishing , also cooked curry in the finals and most of their matchups

[@oinkpiggin]

Man, these games like this make me love basketball. Playing like it is the game 7. Fukcing insanely amazing.

[@poshko41]

When Irving is focused on basketball and not natural history conspiracy theories, he's one of the greatest to ever play the game.

[@long_strong8843]

This was and felt just like an NBA Finals game

[@nicopengin]

this was so amazing watching it live with family. i remember screaming kyrie name when he did that spin fade to seal the game lol

[@derozmania]

With a blink of an eye this was already a classic. Damn!

[@Kmackzzclips]

Time be flying gang 💯💯

[@qbanks9572]

One the best games ever seen i was 16 and so hype will never forget high level basketball two rival teams bringing the best out each other with a lot of Allstars ballin out

[@sebeast1]

2016 was peak sport. In basketball, you had this phenomenal rivalry between two of the greatest teams of all time, where every game left you dumbfounded at either LeBron, Kyrie, Curry, KD, or someone else entirely. In football, you had Ronaldo and Messi both at the peak of their powers, where every el clasico was a privilege to witness, and every time you saw Messi or Ronaldo step out onto the pitch you knew something unprecedented was going to unfold before your eyes.

[@user-vi5oz6yx2k]

Probably the best Christmas Game of all time 🥶

[@khachieu1993]

The best Christmas game of all time!! Basically a game 8 following the 7game Finals

[@sooqa7906]

That season I watched NBA games at night. Don't get me wrong, I'm from Russia, and I had to watch games at 3 in the morning. This game was on my birthday. Wonderful memories

[@jappyurbano4929]

Last time Cavs won a regular season game vs the Warriors, Kyrie Irving did this. How time flies fast for sure.

[@solohhs]

5:01 finally I knew Tyler Herro learnt this smirk from Kyrie

[@benny-wz6ix]

I’m warriors fan, and even tho we are killing it this year. I do miss the cavs vs warriors rivalry back then a lot.

[@SportsFan838]

It's slowly coming back now that Cleveland is good again.

[@wendelllewis882]

Curry don't wanna see Kyrie and LeBron again 📌💯

[@kikirowy]

That was peak Kyrie Irving, I miss him and Bron they were a special duo 🔥🔥

[@giannistheoggod]

They beat them in the finals and then beat them on christmas lmao

[@kevindickson6543]

Can’t wait to see him back in the court !!!

[@habeelkhalid1008]

Still remember watching this live on Christmas Day, what a game

[@jameretucker5512]

Richard Jefferson defense, MADDD UNDERATED

[@1ovinghei]

me watching in 2022 still give me goosebumps

[@TheInferno0099]

I remember watching this game live as a warriors fan being pissed that the lebron dunk wasn't a technical and also whenever kyrie had the ball I was terrified he always killed us

[@ahj74]

This team should have stayed together for at least 3-4 years

[@jamesbin6824]

2016, best year ever as a cavs fan

[@SHANELMUSIC]

i wasn’t even in high school when this happened, now i finished school. TIME FLIES

[@joshuaveras5408]

I rem watching this on TV it would be Cavs vs warriors in the finals every time Cavs had a good team back then just like the warriors.

[@mambamentality5080]

cavs had a good team? are you some foreigner that speaks little english and doesnt get to see much basketball or something

[@francismuiruri9064]

2016 finals were the best I have ever seen

[@craigspencer6238]

They needa bring these uniforms back for nba 2k24 for the classic 2016-17 teams and the 2016 finals jerseys

[@datguy5233]

This game was legendary 🗣💯

[@blackmist1981]

I remember this: Curry got clamped. Shumpert being carried then hates in 2021

[@bikr2381]

If Curry had two threes, he likely got defended very well

[@halpreme8505]

Thrse are facts

[@nickmaestro]

“Irving gets in the paint, SCOOP LAYUP HE BANKS IT IN!”

[@datturtl3255]

Man I miss 2016 nba 😭

[@jhp0770]

At 4:54,that spot up there was where me and my dad would always sit to watch the cavs when LeBron was there. Some great memories made up there

[@Thephantom916]

"Lebron taking two guys and finishing at the rim" 😂

[@Niopmahcheep]

Lebron is the only player that can hang on the rim and swing like that without getting technical foul

[@leultrainstinct406]

Wardell is the only player who can throw a mouthpiece without getting fined

[@sanjeevkumar616]

1st game i ever watched full live. It was 2:30 in the morning in India and I watched it and was hella entertained.

[@CountryTone]

If only they would’ve stayed healthy and together 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥