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2018-05-26T00:35:00.000Z 2018-05-26T00:35:00.000Z - NBA

709 Boston Celtics
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710 Cleveland Cavaliers

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Score

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Size

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05/25/2018

NBA Sides

Celtics

99-109

+7

3

L

-330

Analysis
Well the Cav's have placed themselves squarely behind the eight ball. One game from elimination and they looked, well, bad last game in Boston. I expected the Celtics to get it done and they did. Was I shocked at the failure of LeBron's teammates to carry their end of the load? Frankly no. The stubborn fact is you just never, ever know for sure when Kevin Love, JR Smith & George Hill will make a meaningful appearance. Make no mistake about it, the Cavaliers basically are LeBron James. Period and case closed. Whatever they achieve it is squarely on his back. I do not place Kyle Korver in that group because at least Korver shows up every game and plays hard. On both ends of the floor. Yes, he is the classic 3 point gunner. When he is on he is huge for Cleveland. But like most snipers it is hit and miss with Korver. As much as anything what caught my eye in the last game and particularly going down the stretch was the obvious fatigue shown by James. Contrary to popular opinion he is not the Bionic man. Carrying as much of the load for this team is clearly wearing on him. And let's keep it real. Despite being a freak of nature he is no spring chicken any longer. Now he is faced with carrying the team to another win here forcing the trip back to Boston for game 7. I kind of believe honestly he will get that part of it done. But Tuesday night when I took the Rockets plus the generous points at Golden State I felt the number was just too steep. I think we will have a close game here. The Celtics bring three starters to the table with 3 or less years in the league under them. Those are fresher legs at this point. Yes, I know Boston has been a different club on the road. Does not take much capping to see that guys. But I happen to think those just putting in an automatic play in on Cleveland based mainly on just being back home are making a mistake in laying seven here. Some people keep talking about the experience factor. Well okay, but this Celtics team has some real legit post season action and yes, success under their belts now. They might be a young team but they are not exactly green with the exception of their uniforms. Now, will the other parts to the Cav's team show up big? Who knows. Probably enough to gut out a home win here but I am just not going to lay the points. The Celtics need to make the King work his ass off. He is clearly showing his tank is not exactly full right now. I honestly think Boston plus the points is the right side here more often than not. 

Okay, that is it for this one. Many sincere thanks as always and best of luck to each of us. I hope everyone enjoys a safe memorial weekend. I'll be off to the Indy 500 so I plan on it. Take care and enjoy the game. 
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