It's shocking that the Golden State Warriors rebounded from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. It's incredible that they're one win from defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers again to defend their NBA title.
It's stunning they were able to win three of the series' first five games while Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson largely struggled to live up to their incredible scoring numbers from the regular season. It's amazing that LeBron James has been capable of shouldering such a large load for the overmatched Cavs, just as he did one year ago.
But these next stats from the 2016 NBA Finals? They're downright mind-blowing.
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving Go for 82
Prior to Game 5, the world had never seen two teammates explode for 40 points apiece during a single NBA Finals contest. But that all changed when James and Kyrie Irving kept the Cavaliers' title dreams alive by each registering 41-spots against the Warriors on Monday night.
The deeper you dig into their performances, the more stunning they become.
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The Numbers Game: 2016 NBA Finals Stats That Will Blow Your Mind
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