The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a sweep of the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, now they head to the NBA Finals looking to finish the job.
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The Cavs were among the favourites to win a championship this year prior to the season tipping off, but they have had to face adversity along the way, none more so than in the playoffs.
Having lost Kevin Love for the rest of the post-season in the first round against the Boston Celtics, they had to come from 2-1 down against the Chicago Bulls in the semi-finals to reach this stage.
Further, Kyrie Irving has been severely limited as he continues to battle knee trouble, and yet here the Cavs are ready to take on either the Golden State Warriors or the Houston Rockets in the NBA Finals 2015.
LeBron James has played a huge role in that success as he has stepped up a level over the past two series with his game-winner in Game 4 against the Bulls a memorable moment in particular.
His play against the Hawks has been sensational, and as a result it was only fitting that coach David Blatt thanked him and congratulated him as it became apparent on Tuesday night that they were heading to the season finale.
Meanwhile, the players certainly enjoyed themselves in the locker room after the game, as they now have a week off before the Finals start on June 4.
The Warriors host the Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night hoping to wrap the series up and secure themselves some well earned rest too.
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