By TIME Staff
LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers are a game away from elimination in the NBA finals after losing Game 5 on Sunday night. But James said after the game that he remains confident. And why? Because of LeBron James.
“I feel confident because I’m the best player in the world,” he said at the post-game news conference. “It’s that simple.”
The Golden State Warriors are on the cusp of a championship after beating the Cavs 104-91, behind a furious fourth-quarter rally.
Game 6 is Tuesday night. Read more at Sports Illustrated.
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