Cavaliers vs. Warriors: Game 5 Live Stream, TV Schedule and Latest Comments

Heading back to Oracle Arena tied at two games apiece, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have put together about as compelling an NBA Finals as fans could ask for. 

Mind-boggling individual performances, unsung and unpredictable heroes, late-game heroics—this series has had a little bit of everything. 

But now things get serious. As NBA History points out, Game 5 has proved to be a pivotal game in NBA Finals history:

Here's a look at the remaining schedule with all the momentum of the series hanging in the balance in Game 5:

Game	Date	Matchup	Time (ET)	Outlet
5	June 14	Cavaliers at Warriors	8 p.m.	ABC
6	June 16	Warriors at Cavaliers	9 p.m.	ABC
7*	June 19	Cavaliers at Warriors	9 p.m.	ABC

Live Stream: WatchESPN

What They're Saying

Game 4 was a huge boost for the Warriors. After struggling offensively in Games 2 and 3, the Dubs finally looked like themselves again. Their 103 points on 46.8 percent shooting was a marked improvement over their last time out. 

The addition of Andre Iguodala in the starting lineup was a major factor in the turnaround. ESPN passed along a quote from Warriors coach Steve Kerr and the statistical impact he's had on the Finals:

Kerr isn't the only one who has heaped praise on Iguodala. LeBron James also acknowledged Iggy's stellar play in Game 4. 

"He’s one of the X-factors,” James said, per Tony Mejia of Vegas Insider. “He came to play, shot the ball extremely well, hit 4 3s and was in attack (mode). He got a couple of dunks in transition early on in the game which got him going. He was really good for them.”

According to Mejia, the forward has the third-best odds to win Finals MVP at 13-2.

As NBA Stats notes, the performance probably wasn't the last we'll see from Iguodala. As a starter, his opportunities are only set to increase:

The fact that the Warriors can look to their bench, start Iguodala and still get solid contributions from the likes of David Lee (9 PTS, 5 REB) and Shaun Livingston (7 PTS, 8 REB) is beginning to become a distinct advantage. 

According to a report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, there are those within the Cavs organization who are frustrated with head coach David Blatt's decision to keep a short rotation. The Cavaliers have left Mike Miller, Kendrick Perkins and Shawn Marion on the bench for the vast majority of the series. 

However, Blatt doesn't appear to be ready to make any major changes. 

"[It] was the third game in five days, including the trip back from the West Coast, and it seemed to have an impact on us," Blatt said, per Windhorst. "We're thinner now than we were, but that's not an excuse. We haven't used it as an excuse yet, and we won't start now. We've just all got to pick it up."

Another body or two would certainly help the Cavs' cause. But the lack of Marion and Perkins playing wasn't necessarily the Cavs' biggest issue, as James received virtually no help from J.R. Smith and Matthew Dellavedova in the backcourt. 

ESPN Stats & Info captured just how negative Smith's impact was on the proceedings in Game 4:

By contrast, the Warriors' ability to get strong minutes from Livingston showcased the difference in bench play between the two teams:

Heading into the series, the focus was on the matchup of James vs. Stephen Curry. That's to be expected. James, a four-time MVP, has been astounding throughout the series. Curry, the current MVP, finally found a rhythm in Game 4 (22 points, 4-of-7 shooting from three-point range). 

But the storyline to watch is the supporting cast for both stars. Whether the Cavaliers can find the bodies to contribute on the road will determine whether this series continues to be competitive or if Game 4's lopsided victory was something we can expect to play out again in Game 5.