David Blatt: 'LeBron James's production is critical for Cleveland Cavaliers'

David Blatt has admitted that LeBron James's production is "critical" for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to regain the lead in the NBA Finals.

The Eastern Conference champions were beaten 103-82 in game four by the Golden State Warriors to leave the series tied at 2-2 ahead of game five later today.

Cavs coach Blatt told NBC Sports: "It's almost funny when you say a guy had a 20-point game it's not up to par. That's kind of funny. But realistically we know that LeBron's production is critical to us, and for the most part he's given that and more, much more."

James averaged over 40 points per game in the first three outings in the Finals before suffering a cut head in game four.