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The Cleveland Cavaliers pose with their trophy after winning Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics 135-102, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

No surprise: It’s Cavs-Warriors in the NBA Finals, again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 19, 2016 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James had three blocked shots, including this key one against Iguodala on a fast break in the final minutes. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014, file photo, workers finish hanging a mural of Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James on a building in Cleveland. The colossal LeBron James banner is getting a small _ but significant _ upgrade.The iconic, 10-stories-tall mural is being removed this week and replaced with a new one that includes a gold patch of the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the back of James’ uniform to represent the Cavaliers winning the NBA title last season to end the city’s 52-year championship drought.The new banner is expected to be installed by Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

In the East, it’s the Cavs and then everyone else _ again

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, top left, celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

LeBron James, Cavaliers finish comeback, beat Warriors for first NBA title

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) tries to get around Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James hopes Cavaliers prevent another NBA Finals elimination at home

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and center Andrew Bogut during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kyrie Irving’s rejuvenation helps Cavaliers stave off NBA Finals elimination

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks' Mike Muscala during the second half in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

SNYDER: Teams finding stopping LeBron James proving easier said than done

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) dunks against the Miami Heat in the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Spurs take 3-1 lead with 107-86 victory over Heat

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James dunks as San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard looks on during the first half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, pool)

LeBron James weathers Game 2 challenge, Heat draw even with Spurs

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Spurs handle Heat after LeBron James can’t handle heat in NBA Finals Game 1

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, and Spurs' Tim Duncan watch during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Spurs get rest, home-court and chance at revenge

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Position-by-position matchups for the NBA Finals

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press