I don't know why anyone is talking about what will happen in Game 7 or worrying about Denver. I know it is cliche but one game at a time. Game 6 is going to be tough. We played a good game 5, better than game 4, and certainly better than games 1-3. But there was still some sloppy play around the edges in game 5. Plus, MIA is likely going to play better in game 6. We are going to need to tick it up a little more in game 6, I think we can. I don't feel we have played our absolute best yet in this series.
And what is it with these MIA bench guys? Vincent is out so Robinson goes 7-10, 18 pts and Highsmith goes 6-9, 15 pts, on the road. I know in the playoffs, the defense focuses on the best players (Butler and Adebayo) and the lesser players end up with better looks but still. It is crazy what this MIA supporting cast continues to do.
As to game 6, I heard Brown and others state the obvious. It comes down to how the Celtics play. If they play at or near their best, I don't think there is anything MIA can do to beat them. Even Butler scoring 50 or whatever. The Celtics have zero room for error, stating the obvious again. Can they keep it up? Can they force a game 7? I think they believe they can and no matter what Jimmy Butler says, I think MIA is plenty worried right now.