Warriors become 1st team to beat LeBron 7 straight times
If LeBron James is Superman, then the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors are his Kryptonite.
The Warriors defended their home court in a big way on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 110-77 win.
It was the seventh straight victory for Golden State against James and the Cavaliers dating back to last year's Finals, making them the first team to ever beat The King that many times in a row.
LeBron's history vs. Golden State
| Date | Final Score |
|---|---|
| 6/11/2015 | 103-82 L |
| 6/14/2015 | 104-91 L |
| 6/16/2015 | 105-97 L |
| 12/25/2015 | 89-83 L |
| 1/18/2016 | 132-98 L |
| 6/2/2016 | 104-89 L |
| 6/5/2016 | 110-77 L |
The average margin of victory for the champs during this span is a staggering 18.6 points, with the most brutal loss coming weeks into the new year when Cleveland fell by 34 points at Quicken Loans Arena.
Since last year's championship round, James has only converted 33 of his 80 field-goal attempts for 83 points against the Warriors.
James scored a team-high 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting in 33 minutes on Sunday. He also grabbed eight rebounds, dished out nine assists, and turned the ball over seven times.