By 1861, the South had seceded, clearing the way for the northern politicians to begin creating free-labor states. On this day in 1861, Congress combined pieces of Nebraska, Kansas, Utah, and New Mexico to make a large rectangle of land it designated Colorado Territory.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors: NBA finals, Game 6 â as it happened! LeBron James scores 41 points in his second straight NBA finals game as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to force a Game 7. Updated.
It is easy to look at Golden State's dominant win and assume that will continue, but the Warriors won Game 1 in last year's Finals against Cleveland and proceeded to lose Game 2 on their home floor after James exploded for 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists.