Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from Game 5 vs. Cavaliers

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2. A tired King?

There were questions again about whether LeBron James was tired. Some treated the possibility with reason, other treated it with shame.

LeBron is tired AGAIN??? Has looked a little lethargic all night. Isn't he supposed to be the world's finest conditioned athlete? MJ never got tired. MJ played all 82 nine times. This was the first year LeBron played all 82. Is he sick? Hurt? I just don't get it.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 24, 2018

While LeBron later acknowledged he “had his moments,” he later went on to say that “everybody is tired” at this point.

James has transcended the levels of normal when it comes to durability. All athletes have their levels of push that eventually meet their match. It’s unknown when James’ will arrive, but with the load on his shoulders, will that day come sooner rather than later?

How could LeBron James not be tired? I think he could retire now and sleep for about five years straight. So much on his shoulders.
— Kirk Bohls (@kbohls) May 24, 2018

In all honesty, Boston’s play, plus the Cavs’ inconsistent supporting cast/overall chemistry are all better culprits when looking for why Cleveland is down 3-2. But it will be interesting to keep an eye on if the King can continue to lift the Cavaliers against the Celtics by himself.

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