The best photos from Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Advantage: Golden State Warriors.

Game 5 was yet another intense match between the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry led the charge with an impressive stat line, as his team took the 3-2 series lead.

NBA fans should appreciate what is shaping up to be an epic series before it becomes a distant memory.

Here are a few visual reminders of the good times that were had on Sunday evening.

Bay Area fans flock to Oracle Arena prior to tip-off.

LeBron James fades away from relentless defender Andre Iguodala.

Reserve the No. 1 slot in all of your top five Plays of the Night for this Harrison Barnes poster.

Tristan Thompson contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds - hard-earned, as evidenced here.

Cavs veteran wing James Jones gets a helping hand from R & B singer Usher.

[Insert green curry pun here]

The Warriors' Twitter account summed up the collective feeling in the Bay Area with this collage of celebratory shots.

Game 6 will be held in Cleveland on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.