Ray Allen, Celtics Need to Approach Game 6 in Boston Like It’s Do-or-Die Game 7

The Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals, but they're also two losses away from going home. With that said, Boston needs to make sure it approaches Game 6 at TD Garden like it's a do-or-die Game 7.

Ray Allen is already in that mindset, and it's hard to imagine the rest of the C's feeling any differently when things tip off on Thursday.

"Right now, the next game is Game 7," Allen said after a 94-90 victory in Game 5.

The Celtics have defied the odds already this postseason, and closing out the Heat will require them to keep bringing the same effort. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Co. haven't been able to come through in the clutch, but they're still a talented bunch that is more than capable of winning two games in a row.

Even with Boston's victory in Miami on Tuesday night, you can bet the C's don't want to head back down to South Beach for a decisive Game 7. Closing things out in Boston would be ideal.