Their backs are against the wall, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will keep clawing at chances for victory.
The NBA Finals continue in Cleveland Friday night and the Golden State Warriors have a shot at securing another NBA championship on the Cavaliers' home court. In what may be his last game wearing wine and gold, LeBron James will do everything in his power to prevent that.
Whether you have tickets to attend a game at The Q or just plan on watching at a bar with friends, here's everything you need to know for the NBA Finals.
SCHEDULE AND HEADLINES
GAME 1: Thursday, May 31 at 9 p.m. in Oakland: Warriors 124, Cavaliers 114
GAME 2: Sunday, June 3 at 8 p.m. in Oakland: Warriors 122, Cavaliers 103
GAME 3: Wednesday, June 6 at 9 p.m. in Cleveland: Warriors 110, Cavaliers 102
GAME 4: Friday, June 8 at 9 p.m. in Cleveland
GAME 5 (if necessary): Monday, June 11 at 9 p.m. in Oakland
GAME 6 (if necessary): Thursday, June 14 at 9 p.m. in Cleveland
GAME 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 17 at 8 p.m. in Oakland
TICKETS
Tickets for home games are on sale here.
BLACKOUT THE Q
Fans attending Games 3 and 4 are asked to wear black in attempt to "blackout The Q." Fans attending both games will receive black t-shirts and a rally towel to show their spirit. Doors open at 7 p.m. for both games.
WHATEVER IT TAKES
The Cavaliers announced the team's official playoff slogan: "Whatever it takes." The team has been handing out t-shirts to fans at home games bearing the slogan.
FAN FEST
You don't need game tickets to celebrate with fellow wine and gold fans.
The Cavaliers will again host Fan Fests prior to home games on the Gateway Plaza between Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. The event is free to all.
Fan Fest will provide entertainment, games and live performances for all ages. There will be an interactive zone for fans to test their basketball skills, live music, performances by the Cavalier Girls, Scream Team and Q-Stix and food trucks from across Northeast Ohio.
WATCH PARTIES
The Cavaliers are also continuing road game watch parties, which are held at Quicken Loans Arena during away games. Games are broadcast on The Q's scoreboard and fans can participate in various games and activities on the arena floor. Concession stands will also be open.
Admission is $5 and all proceeds go to the Say Yes to Education and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity charities. Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off.
Watch party tickets are on sale at Cavs.com, Drug Mart and The Q box office.
More than 50 Northeast Ohio bars and restaurants will also host watch parties, officially presented by Budweiser. See the full list of locations here.
DOWNTOWN DETAILS
This is a friendly reminder that The Q is currently undergoing renovations. As a result, you might experience some different traffic patterns downtown.
The team encourages fans to take the RTA to games in order to avoid traffic and parking congestion.
Here's how The Q renovation impacts traffic patterns in the area:
The Gateway East garage and bridge will remain open. The JACK Casino north bridge will remain open through the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers season prior to its elimination this summer.
On game days, Cleveland police say the following restrictions will apply two hours prior to games and events:
- Huron Road becomes two lanes eastbound from Ontario Street to the Gateway East garage entrance
- Huron Road closes westbound at Prospect Avenue
- E. 4th Street southbound becomes left turn only onto Huron Road
After games and events, traffic flow will be impacted as follows:
- Huron Road closes to eastbound traffic from Ontario Street to the Gateway East garage
- Cars leaving the Gateway East garage at Huron Road can only turn left
- E. 4th Street will be right turn only at Huron Road
Click here to learn more details on how construction is impacting the downtown area.