The greatest comeback in NBA history: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors (Game 7, 2016)

On June 19, 2016, history was made as the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Golden State Warriors in an epic Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The stakes were high as both teams had won three games each, and the winner would be crowned the NBA champion. The Warriors were the defending champions and had set a new NBA record with most wins in a season (73-9). The Cavaliers, led by superstar LeBron James, were determined to bring the championship glory back to Cleveland after a 52-year drought.

The game started with the Warriors dominating early on, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. It seemed like they would cruise to another championship victory, but the Cavaliers had other plans. In Game 5, LeBron James put on a historic performance scoring 41 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists, taking the game back to Cleveland. In Game 6, Kyrie Irving joined James with a 41-point performance of his own, forcing a Game 7 in Oakland.

The Warriors had home-court advantage and a 3-1 lead; it looked like they had everything going for them. But the Cavaliers had something special cooking as they managed to keep the game close, coming back from a 7-point deficit in the fourth quarter, led by Kyrie Irving's clutch shooting and LeBron James' all-around brilliance. With less than two minutes left in the game, Irving hit a step-back 3-pointer to give the Cavs a 92-89 lead, sending the fans into a frenzy.

The game was far from over; the Warriors had the league's best shooter, Stephen Curry. He had the ball in his hands with less than a minute left, and the entire Oracle Arena was expecting him to hit a game-tying shot. However, James had other ideas as he made a crucial defensive play, ultimately leading to a missed shot by Curry.

The final seconds ticked away, and the Cleveland Cavaliers became NBA champions for the first time in franchise history, in an incredible come-from-behind victory. LeBron James was named Finals MVP, finishing the game with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and three blocked shots. Kyrie Irving finished with 26 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer.

The 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 will forever be etched in NBA history as the greatest comeback in the league's history. The Cavaliers will always be remembered for defying the odds and capturing the championship for their city after a long wait.