The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors will meet in the NBA Finals for a third consecutive time. The series starts Thursday at 9 p.m., and all games will be broadcast on ABC.
The Warriors won the championship two years ago, and the Cavs took it last year. The Warriors will start the Finals undefeated in this year’s playoffs, while the Cavs have lost only once.
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Both teams feature players with connections to the state of North Carolina.