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With their dominant performance in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers forced a Game 6 to be played in their own building on Thursday evening. Draymond Green is returning for Game 6, so the two teams will battle at full strength in front of an electric Quicken Loans Arena. Will Cleveland hold serve and force Game 7? Can Golden State close it out on the road? Find out what to expect with these five bold predictions.
5. Kyrie Irving Makes Mincemeat Of Stephen Curry ... Again
Getty ImagesIn Game 5, Kyrie Irving put on one of the greatest shows in NBA Finals history, tallying 41 points and six assists. Irving's scored 30 or more points in three-straight games on Stephen Curry, and his dominance projects to continue at home in Game 6.
4. LeBron James Electrifies
Getty ImagesWith Draymond Green back in Game 6, expecting LeBron James to put up another 40-burger in Game 6 would be a mistake. However, he's been borderline unstoppable at home throughout the playoffs, and should have no issue finishing with 30-plus.
3. Kevin Love Continues To Be A Non-Factor
Getty ImagesKevin Love played 33 minutes in Game 5, yet tallied just two points and three rebounds. Tyronn Lue will likely decide to start Love again in Game 6, but it's hard to imagine he'll suddenly make himself a factor in this series.
2. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Held Under 40 Points Combined
Getty ImagesThe NBA's most feared backcourt hasn't played with much consistency thus far this series. Expect Cleveland to put relentless pressure on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson early and often, ultimately holding them to under 40 points combined.
1. Cleveland Wins By No Less Than 10 Points, Forces Game 7
Getty ImagesLeBron James and Kyrie Irving played like men possessed in Game 5, and I firmly believe they think they can win this series after making Golden State look mortal at home. At this point, I'd be shocked if Cleveland doesn't win Game 6 by 10 points.
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