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Will Warriors visit the White House?

Warriors celebrate with the championship trophy.

The confetti had hardly stopped falling before the speculation began about the next big move of the Golden State Warriors: Would they visit President Donald Trump at the White House?

Golden State Warriors shatter Cavs hearts in final-minute thriller

Kevin Durant celebrates with teammates after the win.

The Cleveland Cavaliers needed to cut down on their turnovers. The Cavaliers needed to find a way to slow the Golden State Warriors in transition. The Cavaliers needed to get the members of LeBron James' supporting cast more involved. In fact, those players needed to be brilliant. It was not enough.

Warriors show they are more than just an offence

No one better: Kevin Durant was enormous in game one of the NBA Finals.

Twice in the second quarter of game one, minutes apart, Kevin Durant barrelled down court with the ball and was thrilled to discover that the scrambling Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to have no interest in guarding him. On one of these plays, J.R. Smith stepped out of the way, as if to say, go right ahead, sir, enjoy yourself.