OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry made an NBA finals-record nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points Sunday night to lead Golden State to a 122-103 victory over Cleveland and a 2-0 lead.

Kevin Durant found his steady stroke to score 26 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists while also handling a load of the defensive assignment against LeBron James. Klay Thompson added 20 points playing on a tender left leg, helping the defending champions move to within two victories of a repeat title they have talked about since the season began last fall.

James followed up his 51-point performance in Game 1 with 29 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds in a far tamer sequel minus the utter craziness of a drama-packed opener three days prior.

Game 3 is Wednesday night in Cleveland.

Kevin Love had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the cold-shooting Cavs, who will now try to gain some momentum back home.

Curry had the shot of the night with 7:54 to play, making an off-balance swish from several feet behind the 3-point arc over Love as the shot clock wound down. Then he fell into the first row of fans after a baseline 3-pointer, again over Love, which became a four-point play.

James pointed with both hands after his 3 with 11:04 remaining got his team within seven before Curry answered from deep the next two trips down the floor.

JaVale McGee scored 12 points, making all six of his shots in his first career NBA finals start as Warriors Coach Steve Kerr made a lineup switch that proved spot on.

The typically efficient Durant connected on 10 of 14 shots after going just 8 for 22 – 1 of 7 on 3s – in the opener but still scoring 26 points.

Curry hit five 3s in the fourth quarter.