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Klay Thompson Shines As Warriors Advance Past Mavericks to Finals

The Splash Brothers are headed back to the NBA Finals.

The Warriors took control of Game 5 from the initial tip and fought off a third-quarter run by the Mavericks heading into the final quarter to win, 120–110, to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight seasons.

But beyond the win, it was a big moment for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, who battled back from injuries to get back to the NBA’s pinnacle.

Curry, who finished with 15 points and nine assists, was named the Magic Johnson Western Conference MVP. He averaged 23.