Stephen Curry sets new record as Golden State beat Cleveland (BBC)

Stephen Curry set a new NBA finals record, scoring nine three-pointers in the Golden State Warriors’ 122-103 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they took a 2-0 lead in the series.

Curry, 30, surpassed the previous record of eight three-pointers, as he top-scored with 33 points in Oakland.

The Warriors, the defending champions, are two games away from their third title in four years.

Game three in the best-of-seven series is in Cleveland on Wednesday.

The Cavaliers’ LeBron James, who scored 51 points in their overtime defeat in game one, was restricted to 29 points on Sunday night.

Kevin Durant added 26 points for the Warriors, who were also boosted by the return of Klay Thompson from injury. Read more

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