the warriors defeated the cavaliers 108–97 in game 4 to take a 3–1 series lead. after averaging just 16 points in the first three games of the series, curry scored 38 and was 7 of 13 on three-pointers. the warriors made 17 three-pointers, then an nba record for a single finals game. they made only 16 two-point field goals, the first time in finals history a team made more shots from three-point range. klay thompson added 25 points and four three-pointers for golden state. it was the warriors' 88th win of the season, which broke the 1995–96 chicago bulls record of 87 for most wins in an nba season (regular-season and postseason combined).