The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals last night with a 94-85 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. A close game through the first half, the Celtics pulled away in the last 20 minutes behind an impressive display of team basektball. Kevin Garnett led Boston win 22 points and Kentucky native Rajon Rondo added 21. In what could be the last game of his Cavaliers career, LeBron James notched a triple-double, with 27 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, he also had 9 turnovers. While much of the focus should be aimed at the surging veteran Celtics, most of the media attention is being aimed at James and whether he will become a free agent on July 1st. "It's all about winning for me, and I think the Cavs are committed to doing that," he said. "But at the same time I've given myself options to this point, and like I said before, me and my team, we have a game plan that we're going to execute, and we'll see what we get." A few of the possible destinations being mentioned for James are the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Miami Heat. It will be a very difficult summer for James, as well as for the Cavaliers faithful. But not taking anything away from Boston, they are hot at the right time. In the 3rd quarter, as the Cavs had just cut the lead down to 5, Celtics coach Doc Rivers was mic'd up during the timeout. "I know you want to win", he told his players. "But you have to do it TOGETHER." That has been the Celtics mentality throughout these playoffs. And if they continue, they have a good shot at yet another NBA title.
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