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VIDEO: 7 things to know about the Warriors, Cavs rivalry

Sunday, December 25, 2016
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a Christmas Day rematch after a historic 2015 NBA finals.
CLEVELAND (KGO) -- The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have a long and sorted history. Rivals on and off the court, these two teams face off on Christmas Day in a highly anticipated rematch following the historic 2015 NBA finals where the Cavs overcame a 3-1 deficit to snatch the title from the Dubs.

WATCH: The Dubs take on the Cavaliers at 11:30 a.m.; Pre-game coverage starts at 11 a.m. on ABC7
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Here are 7 things you need to know before the big game:

1. The Warriors beat the Cavaliers 89-83 last Christmas.
2. The Cavs made the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to win it in 7 games.
3.Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are all averaging more than 20 points per game.
4. Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith is out of the game due to a fractured thumb.
5. LeBron James is averaging more than 25 points per game.
6. The Warriors lead the NBA with over 30 assists per game.
7. Seven of the last eight MVP awards have gone to either LeBron James (4), Stephen Curry (2) or Kevin Durant (1.)
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PHOTOS: 2016 Warriors fan pics
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Workers at LendUSA and RPM Mortgages are seen cheering for the Golden State Warriors in Alamo, Calif. on Friday, June 9, 2017.none
A young Warriors fan gives a thumbs up in a photo shared on Thursday, June 8, 2017.none
A young Warriors fan waves a flag in this photo shared on Thursday, June 8, 2017.none
Young Warriors fans smile in a photo shared on Thursday, June 8, 2017.none
A group of young Warriors fans smile in this photo shared on Thursday, June 8, 2017.none
A young Warriors fan gives a thumbs up with his dad in this photo shared on Thursday, June 8, 2017.none
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A cat is seen wearing a Golden State Warriors jersey in this undated image.none
A Dubs fan is seen smiling on Saturday, May 20, 2017.none
A dog shows off Warriors pride on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.none
Pecan the Nut is seen wearing a Warriors bow tie on Sunday, May 21, 2017.none
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Warriors fans are sharing their Dub Nation pride by tagging photos #DubsOn7.none
Golden State Warriors fans are showing their spirit by tagging their photos using #DubsOn7none
Golden State Warriors fans are showing their spirit by tagging their photos #DubsOn7.none
Golden State Warriors fans are showing their spirit by tagging their photos #DubsOn7.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
ABC7 meteorologist Sandhya Patel wears her Blue and Gold finest in support of the Golden State Warriors on Friday, April 14, 2017.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
Golden State Warriors fans sent in their pics using #DubsOn7 or #abc7now to cheer on the Dubs during their 2016-2017 season.none
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Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Dub Nation is showing Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
Warriors fans are showing their Golden State pride by sending their photos to ABC7 with #DubsOn7. Go Warriors!none
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