Game 6 of the NBA Finals has been defined by the tension and performances fans would expect to associate with what could be the final game of the 2015-16 season. Thankfully, that pressure did not keep the Cleveland Cavaliers from pulling off one of the best highlights you'll see in any NBA game.
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With roughly 4:45 remaining in the third quarter and the Cavs up 74-57 on the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving stole the ball from Stephen Curry and threw a high, looping outlet pass to J.R. Smith. The Cavs wing caught it with one hand, took a step, and lofted a perfect alley-oop to a running LeBron James. Take a look:


We're sure J.R.'s daughter was very proud of him for being on the floor to make this play.

The Warriors went on a 10-0 run shortly after the alley-oop to get back in the game, but their comeback proved short-lived. The Cavs weathered several minor runs in the fourth quarter but went on to win comfortably and force a Game 7 in Oakland on Sunday.
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