The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a must-win, no-excuse situation heading into Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. With Draymond Green suspended for hitting LeBron James in the groin (again) by the league office, the Cavs are in a position to take advantage of the loss of one of the Warriors’ top players.
More than that, they have absolutely no reason to lose against a short-handed Warriors team missing its key defensive cog and playmaker. A loss will mean the end of their season and a possible blow up of the team in the offseason.