Video highlights: Cleveland Cavaliers crush Golden State Warriors - NBA Finals Game Three

Video highlights: Cleveland Cavaliers crush Golden State Warriors - NBA Finals Game Three

The Cleveland Cavaliers have blown out the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the NBA Finals, storming to a 120-90 win, bringing the series score to 2-1.

The hosts were in control from the outset, energised by a vocal home crowd as they took an early lead and never relinquished it.

Kyrie Irving exploded for 16 points in the first quarter as the Warriors struggled to find any offensive rhythm, their MVP point guard Steph Curry tallying just two points at the end of the first half.

Things went from bad to worse in the second half for the defending champions, LeBron James running riot while JR Smith caught fire from beyond the arc as the Cavs closed out the game in emphatic fashion.

James finished with a huge line of 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Kyrie Irving adding 30 points with eight assists.

Game Four takes place on Saturday (NZT).

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