Golden State Warriors

Warriors on brink of NBA Finals history after thrilling Game 3 win

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry play against the Cavaliers during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

CLEVELAND (KGO) -- The Golden State Warriors are now on the brink of history, just one win away from sweeping the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

The Warriors could become the first team in NBA history to go a perfect 16-0 in the playoffs.




VIDEOS: Warriors discuss Game 3 win on ABC7's 'After the Game'

The Dubs beat the Cavs in Game 3 Wednesday night in thrilling fashion. Kevin Durant sank a crucial 3-pointer in the final seconds, putting the Warriors ahead for good.

The final score was 118-113.

Durant finished with 31 points but said after the game there's still more work to do. "This is a crazy game, anything can happen. So I don't want to relax or feel like it's over. It's not. I'm just trying to enjoy this moment, try not to look into the future or the past, try to stay in the present and enjoy this moment for what it's worth and just keep pushing," he said.

SCHEDULE: Warriors 2017 NBA Finals on ABC7

At home in Oakland, 15,000 fans packed Oracle Arena for a watch party Wednesday night. A portion of the proceeds will go to charity - the Warriors Community Foundation and AEG Oakland Foundation.

Friday night's watch party is sold out.

In San Francisco, hundreds of fans packed Civic Center Plaza to watch the Warriors game for free on a big screen TV at City Hall.

The city has no plans yet for a watch party Friday for Game 4.

ESPN and ABC's coverage of Game 4 of the NBA Finals starts Friday at 5:30 p.m. on ABC7. Before that, join ABC7's Larry Beil and Mike Shumann for the Dubs On 7 Pre-game Show, brought to you by Jeep, at 5 p.m. on ABC7

PHOTOS: Celebrities at the Warriors-Cavs 2017 NBA Finals
Mike Shumann interviews Chris Rock after Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Musicians Snoop Dogg, left, and E-40 pose for photos before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Snoop Dogg poses for photos before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Musician Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as players warm up before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Comedian Chris Rock, right, smiles next to Megalyn Echikunwoke before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Vince Carter, left, talks with musician Sean "Diddy" Combs, center, before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, laughs with Michael Wilbon before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine, left, and Hunter Mar watch as players warm up before Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Snoop Dogg is seen inside Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Sean "Diddy" Combs is seen inside Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 12, 2017.none
E-40 is seen inside Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 12, 2017.none
Jordin Sparks sings the national anthem before Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017.none
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. watches the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals on June 9, 2017.none
Train's Pat Monahan warms up for the National Anthem at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Thursday, June 1, 2017.none
Usher greets the Reverand Jesse Jackson at Quicken Loans Arena during game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on June 7, 2017.none
Scottie Pippen watches warmups before basketball's NBA Finals Game 3 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
Rascal Flatts performs the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
Singer Rihanna, right, watches as Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, runs past during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cavs in Oakland, Calif. on June 1, 2017.none
Singer Rihanna, second from left, watches Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.none
Rapper Jay-Z, center, watches Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.none
Guy Fieri told ABC7 News, "I know the Warriors are going to win," at game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
Carlos Santana performs the national anthem before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2017.none
Carlos Santana performs the national anthem before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2017.none
Mike Shumann interviews Carlos Santana before game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
Carlos Santana practices the "National Anthem" before game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 6, 2017.none
Rapper 2 Chainz watches game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
Barcelona soccer player Neymar watches as players warm up before Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2017.none
Former Warriors head coach Al Attles, left, accepts the NBA Coaches Association's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award before NBA Finals Game 2 in Oakland, Calif. on June 4, 2017.none
Klay Thompson's dad Mychal and legendary ringside announcer Michael Buffer are seen off court at the NBA Finals before game 1 on Thursday, June 4, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.none
Oakland native and former "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" star Mark Curry hangs out near the Warriors tunnel after game 2 of the NBA Finals Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
Larry Beil, Mike Shumann and ESPN's Marc Spears talk basketball before game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
Larry Beil and ESPN's Michele Beadle before game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, June 4, 2017.none
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PHOTOS: Best images from NBA Finals Game 3 between Warriors-Cavs
Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, and Kevin Durant talk in the final moments against the Cavaliers in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
Draymond Green gets into it with an official at game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
JaVale McGee and LeBron James fight over the ball at game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
LeBron James and his teammates hang their heads on the court at game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
Steph Curry flies above Kevin Love during game three of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 6, 2017.none
Klay Thompson guards LeBron James during game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
Stephen Curry guards Kyrie Irving during game three of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on June 7, 2017.none
The Quicken Loans Arena appears before game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 7, 2017.none
Draymond Green warms up ahead of game 3 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on June 7, 2017.none
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up ahead of NBA Finals game 3 in Cleveland, Ohio on June 7, 2017.none
Stephen Curry warms up ahead of the NBA Finals in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.none
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PHOTOS: Golden State Warriors fans 2016-2017
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
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
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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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