Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from Game 5 vs. Cavaliers

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3. The Celtics could win series due to home-court advantage

We’re five games into the conference finals and neither team has lost at home. In addition, both teams have looked drastically different away from their building.

The Celtics have been flat-out dominant at TD Garden, as they’re the only team to remain undefeated at home in the playoffs, going a perfect 10-0.

The @celtics take Game 5 and remain undefeated at home! #NBAPlayoffs | #CUsRise pic.twitter.com/EeftnfJyJD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 24, 2018

The Cavaliers haven’t offered much on the road to compete with Boston’s dominance, with many key contributors struggling. And in possibly the biggest important factor of all, the players can feel it too.

Home court has never seemed to matter as much as it does in this series, but @KyleKorver knows if the @cavs can take care of business at The Q in Game 6, "you never know what can happen" in a Game 7. #WhateverItTakes pic.twitter.com/zlirWar0Ji
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) May 24, 2018

“You never know what can happen” in a Game 7 after taking care of business at home makes sense with LeBron James on the roster, but the Cavaliers have to show it to have one more shot at winning this series in Boston.

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