Warriors end 40-year NBA title drought by beating Cavaliers (AFP)

An emotional Golden State Warriors squad captured its first NBA title in 40 years, holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 to win the NBA Finals. NBA regular season Most Valuable Player Steph Curry and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Andre Iguodala on Tuesday each scored 25 points as the Warriors took the best-of-seven series four games to two to claim their first crown since 1975 and fourth overall. "World champions," Curry said.