Cavaliers vs. Warriors: 2016 NBA Finals Game 5 Recap

A Stunning Victory

Golden State Loses at Home for the First Time in the Series

In a thrilling Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Golden State Warriors with a 112-97 victory at Oracle Arena. Despite falling behind by double digits in the first half, the Cavaliers rallied in the second half and dominated the Warriors in the fourth quarter to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

LeBron James led the way for the Cavaliers with 41 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kyrie Irving also had a huge game, scoring 41 points and dishing out 6 assists. Klay Thompson was the high scorer for the Warriors with 37 points, while Stephen Curry added 25 points.

The Cavaliers' win snapped the Warriors' 12-game winning streak at home and gave them their first road victory in the Finals since 2012. It also gave them a crucial advantage in the series, as they now need only one more win to claim their second NBA championship in three years.