2018 NBA Finals
2018 NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0. Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP.
The Warriors won back-to-back titles, after also winning in 2017.
See every result since 1947 in the NBA champions by year list.
Who Won the 2018 NBA Finals?
The Golden State Warriors won the series 4-0 as the Western Conference champion. The title was the 6th in franchise history.
2018 NBA Finals Series Result
| Champion | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|
| Runner-up | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Series result | Warriors win 4-0 |
| Games played | 4 |
| Finals MVP | Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors) |
| Season | 2017-18 |
| League | NBA |
| Trophy | Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy |
| Format | Best-of-seven, 2-2-1-1-1 |
Results checked against Basketball-Reference on November 14, 2026.
Who Was the 2018 NBA Finals MVP?
Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors won the Finals MVP award. It was his 2nd Finals MVP. Since 2009 the award has been named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
How the 2018 NBA Finals Fit in NBA History
- The series was a rematch of the 2017 NBA Finals.
- The Warriors swept the series without losing a game.
- For the Cavaliers, it was the 4th loss in the Finals.
- The Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 home-court format that year.
2018 NBA Finals Results: Game by Game
The series ran from May 31 to June 8, 2018. Golden State, the defending champion and No. 2 seed in the West at 58-24, had home-court advantage over the 50-32 Cavaliers, the No. 4 seed in the East.
| Game | Date | Site | Result | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | May 31 | Oakland | Warriors 124, Cavaliers 114 (OT) | Warriors lead 1-0 |
| Game 2 | June 3 | Oakland | Warriors 122, Cavaliers 103 | Warriors lead 2-0 |
| Game 3 | June 6 | Cleveland | Warriors 110, Cavaliers 102 | Warriors lead 3-0 |
| Game 4 | June 8 | Cleveland | Warriors 108, Cavaliers 85 | Warriors win 4-0 |
Scores, dates and records checked against the 2018 NBA Finals record on November 14, 2026.
What Happened in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals?
LeBron James scored 51 points, but Game 1 is remembered for its last seconds of regulation. With the score tied 107-107 and 4.7 seconds left, J.R. Smith grabbed an offensive rebound and dribbled away from the basket instead of shooting.
The game went to overtime, and the Warriors won it 124-114. James later revealed he hurt his hand punching a whiteboard in the locker room after the loss and played the rest of the series with the injury.
Who Was the 2018 NBA Finals MVP?
Kevin Durant won his second straight Finals MVP with 7 of 11 votes. Stephen Curry received the other 4. Durant was the first Warriors player to win the award twice in a row.
- Game 2: Curry scored 33 and hit 9 threes, a Finals record for one game.
- Game 3: Durant scored a playoff career-high 43 with 13 rebounds and 7 assists.
- Game 4: Curry scored 37 and Durant posted a triple-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Why Do the 2018 NBA Finals Stand Out?
- It was the fourth straight Finals between the same two teams, a first in North America’s four major leagues.
- The Warriors won by an average of 15.0 points per game, a Finals record.
- Golden State became the 7th franchise to win back-to-back titles.
- Game 4 was James’ last game for Cleveland before he joined the Lakers.
The two teams split the four meetings: Golden State won in 2015, 2017 and 2018, and Cleveland won the 2016 NBA Finals after trailing 3-1.
2018 NBA Finals FAQ
Who won the 2018 NBA Finals?
The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0.
Who were the 2018 NBA champions?
The Golden State Warriors were the 2018 champions of the NBA.
Who was the 2018 NBA Finals MVP?
Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors was named Finals MVP.
How many games did the 2018 NBA Finals last?
The series lasted 4 games. It was a 4-0 sweep.
How many championships did the Warriors have after 2018?
The 2018 title was the franchise's 6th championship.
Which season did the 2018 NBA Finals end?
The 2018 NBA Finals closed the 2017-18 season.
How many Finals had the Cavaliers lost by 2018?
The 2018 series was the franchise's 4th loss in the Finals.
The 2018 NBA Finals ended with the Warriors beating the Cavaliers 4-0, with Kevin Durant as Finals MVP. For every champion since 1947, see the NBA champions by year list.