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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 takeaways from Game 4 vs. Celtics

By Chris Conner

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with JR Smith #5 after a play in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with JR Smith #5 after a play in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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1. Time to see if Boston has enough left in the tank

It takes an army to dethrone a King, and the Celtics were thought to have the perfect one coming into the series against the Cavaliers. Due to their road record, it’s more than possible they’ll get back to their winning ways once they return to Boston.

But Game 5 could make or break the Celtics’ season. For a team driven by various 20-year-olds, no matter the home-court advantage, the odds may be slowly turning against Boston — especially if you consider that they’re playing the guy that some might consider to be the greatest of all time.

It’s been a long season for the Celtics, and no one will blame them if their season doesn’t end with at least a Finals appearance. History shows us they’re not supposed to be here.

Never in the history of the NBA has a team traveled so far after losing its two best players and being partly led by a 20- (Jayson Tatum) and 21-year-old (Jaylen Brown).

Some may say for the first time all postseason, the pressure is finally all on Boston.

The Celtics have proved people wrong all season. Adversity has driven them to lengths many thought were impossible. No matter how tired they are or have looked, they still are in a favorable position having up to two home games remaining.

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They now have another challenge in front of them. Expect the Cavaliers to be ready, but it will soon be time to see if Boston can be once again.

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