It’s time to retire those “Warriors blew a 3-1 lead” memes.
The Golden State Warriors are back on top after winning its second NBA title in three years Monday night at Oracle Arena. The Warriors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120, to take the series 4-1.
Here’s how social media reacted to the news:
This is why we play. pic.twitter.com/KfkPtIJAea
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2017
Congrats @warriors #GoldenDemocracy
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) June 13, 2017
What an awesome performance by 2 absolute legends @KDTrey5 & @KingJames. Congrats to the @warriors on their championship. #NBAFinals
— Mike Miller (@MikeMiller_13) June 13, 2017
Congrats to @SteveKerr and the @warriors on winning another @nba championship. Impressive run!
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) June 13, 2017
Congratulations to the @warriors & @KDTrey5 The guy was a monster in these finals. #WhereLegendsAreMade
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 13, 2017
"Players-Just Play" Most Impressive Run For Both Teams. Congrats ! #NBAFinals2017 ?#ThisIsWhyWePlay #NBA pic.twitter.com/52ePbWM1Vv
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) June 13, 2017
Let KD and the Golden Empire reign of terror begin feel ??for the rest of u
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 13, 2017
KD is THE MAN #Respect
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 13, 2017
Warrior players sure had fun celebrating
Glory to God! pic.twitter.com/5nlTXUObqp
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) June 13, 2017
Two MVPs ?? pic.twitter.com/LhWbuz5ysf
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) June 13, 2017
I'm the only person ever with a rat tail and a NBA championship! Let that sink in!?
— Javale McGee (@JaValeMcGee34) June 13, 2017
World Champ ???#Pachulias https://t.co/SqOda8sC08
— Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) June 13, 2017
Bay Area teams offer their congratulations
NBA Champions! Congrats, @warriors #BayAreaUnite pic.twitter.com/i6ETt95rBN
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) June 13, 2017
Congratulations to the 2017 NBA Champions @warriors! pic.twitter.com/9n8YsF2fLw
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) June 13, 2017
NBA CHAMPS!
Congrats #DubNation! #BayAreaUnite pic.twitter.com/oo2WGEEf3E
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 13, 2017
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