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Golden State Warriors capture NBA championship

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Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives against Matthew Dellavedova of the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of their NBA Finals, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 16, 2015 (AFP Photo/Ezra Shaw)

Cleveland (AFP) - Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala each scored 25 points as the Golden State Warriors captured their first NBA title in 40 years by defeating Cleveland 105-97 to win the NBA Finals.

The Warriors on Tuesday took the best-of-seven series four games to two over the Cavaliers to claim their first title since 1975 and fourth overall.