The network turned the well-worn internet meme of LeBron James spanking the Celts’ leprechaun mascot on its . . . backside:
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For comparison, here was the original GIF after a pair of blowout wins by the Cavaliers:
The “Inside the NBA” crew gave King James a few whacks, too:
Chuck’s right: The Cavs tried to clown the Celtics in the first half, played sloppily, but still built a big lead. The Celtics kept grinding, and here we are.
The NBA world will be shocked if LeBron and the Cavs don’t come out spitting fire in Game 4 on Tuesday.
