Warriors Vs. Cavaliers Season Four: What You Need To Know About The NBA’s Toughest Rivalry

The Cavs Won in 2016 Because They Wanted It More

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In the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cavaliers weren’t a better team than the Warriors. They just wanted the title more. Golden State spent the season chasing history. Instead of focusing on the postseason, Golden State zeroed in on the NBA record for single-season wins.

Despite being down 3-1, Cleveland didn’t lose hope. After game three, Assistant Coach Phil Handy gave a fiery speech. Two games later, GM David Griffin challenged the team to change their narrative as the “NBA Drama Kings.” The Cavs responded, taking games five, six, and seven to cement their place in history.