Even when LeBron James scored 30 points and got 13 rebounds for Miami Heat, he still couldn’t change the result of the Game 5, when Boston Celtics beat Heat 94-90 on Tuesday night. This loss makes Thursday night’s Game 6 to be the life or death game for the Heat.
No matter how many points James scored for the game, Heat’s fans doesn’t stop complain about Paul Pierce’s huge 3-pointer over James’ outstretched arm, which shifted the situation from Heat to Celtics. And during the important moments in the fourth quarter, James scored zero for the whole eight minutes.
Heat’s teammates, however, tried to stand by James’ side.
"We have to do this together. He’s going to do what he’s supposed to do, and we’re going to do what we’re supposed to do. We’re going to do it together. We live and die together. You can’t just single him out. People have to stop doing that. It’s a team sport. If he performs, he’s going to perform, and he’s going to do his job," said Heat forward Chris Bosh.
LeBron James commented that he will not disappoint Miami fans by winning the Game 6.
"I know how much pain this team has given me over the years. So I guess it’s only right that we would be going up there in an elimination game. In order for us to keep our season going, we’ve got to win in their building. So that’s what it’s about," James said.
Boston Celtics leads Miami Heat 3-2 in the Eastern Conference finals. If Celtics beats Heat again in Game 6 on Thursday night, it could become a nightmare for LeBron James.
"No one said it was going to be easy. I'm looking forward to the challenge, me personally. I'm looking forward to it more than probably anyone on the team. So I'm going to lead these guys in the right direction, and hopefully it results in us winning," said James.
