Will there be a game 7 against the Celtics?

Will there be a game 7 against the Celtics? Or more precisely, will the Cavs win game 6? If so, how? These are the main questions Cavs fans had after that dismal game 5 after the Celtics buried the Cavs and took a 3-2 series lead. There are a number of things that the Cavs need to look for to win game 6, both individually and as a team.

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First off, their leader, King James himself has to be more dominant. The Celtics held them at bay during the 4th quarter of game 5 because Lebron refused to pull the trigger on multiple plays, opting to pass to Jordan Clarkson for a lower-percentage shot. While Cavs fans can expect James to come out with both guns blazing and record a 20-point first quarter in game 6, he should be able to spread himself out the entire game and reserve a final salvo for the homestretch.

Secondly, J.R. Smith and Kyle Korver have to contribute. This cannot be emphasized enough. They are the X-factors of Cleveland. If they combine for 20 points or more, the chances of the Cavs winning dramatically increases. If not, it doesn’t matter how much Lebron James scores, the advantage will be with the Celtics.

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Finally, hustle, hustle, and hustle. The Celtics have obviously been the more intense team throughout the series, and the Cavs have to match that intensity. The Cavs have to dig deeper than ever before if they hope to extend the series.

George S. Ammar is a fitness enthusiast and sports fan. Get more sports updates from this blog.