WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Cavaliers) and Barbara Boxer (D-Warriors) made a bet today on the outcome of the 2015 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Sen. Brown will be wagering beer from Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in LeBron James’ hometown of Akron. Senator Boxer will be wagering Peet’s “Warriors Grounds” coffee and a case of Linden Street Brewery’s “New Oakland Glow.” The loser will deliver the bounty to the winner’s office while wearing a jersey from the victor’s team.

“Like many fans, I go back to the days of the Cavs playing at Richfield and remember watching Bingo Smith, Mel Turpin, and Dick Snyder, World B. Free, and Nate Thurmond. This year, it’s going to be different – we’re going to win it all,” Brown said. “This Cavaliers team is the pride of Cleveland – showing perseverance through adversity and true grit throughout the season. As the Cavs travel to the West Coast, I’m proud to join my fellow Clevelanders and Cavs fans around Ohio in saying that I’m ALL IN!”

“The Golden State Warriors have been the best team in basketball all season long because of their selfless style of play and some of the best shooting that the NBA has ever seen,” Boxer said. “LeBron James is a huge talent, but he’s no match for Stephen and Riley Curry!”

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