LeBron James showed some signs of fatigue Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took a 3-2 series lead with a 96-83 Game 5 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James’ numbers were strong — he scored 26 points with 10 rebounds and five assists on 11-of-22 shooting — but his energy seemed to lag at times, and it might have contributed to his six turnovers.
“I had my moments,” James said when asked if he was tired. “I think everybody at this point is tired or worn down.”
James later dismissed the issue.
“I’m fine,” he said. “I didn’t mention fatigue, [the media] did.”
James says he looks forward to competing in Game 6.
“A lot of our guys have a comfort level of being back home and playing off our fans, playing off our crowd, playing on that court,” James said during the postgame press conference. He added, “We look forward to the opportunity to force a Game 7.”
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