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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

BIG personalities like Travis Scott and football fans filled up the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A battle for the CFP Championship between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish has attracted our undivided attention. The fever of the game also saw LeBron James, an avid football fanatic, travel to Atlanta to support his hometown team. And they ensured the King didn’t leave without a show!

The Buckeyes launched a seismic barrage on both sides of the pitch. They torched the Fighting Irish, putting up 21 points at the half. It came about through star QB Will Howard’s record-breaking performance. He converted his first 13 passes, making history for the most consecutive passes in a College Football Playoff championship game! He broke the record with a 15-yard pass to Jeremiah Smith.

For LeBron James, who hails from Ohio and has done a lot for the state, the sight had him off his seat. Wearing a red Ohio State cap to show his support, the Akron Hammer cheered as the Buckeyes punished Notre Dame and inched closer to sealing the W.

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Ohio State has been waiting 10 years to be in this position. Their last championship win came in 2014 when they beat Wisconsin 59-0. Now, they are at the final stretch to fulfill their goal once again. With the third quarter nearly at its end, the Buckeyes hold a 16-point lead. For all of their fans, including the mighty LeBron James, the nerves will begin to hit at this stage.

Desperation exists on both young sides as Notre Dame hopes to stage one of the emphatic comebacks in championship history. And given the spiking intensity at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, it really feels like it could still be anyone’s game.

Buckeyes triumphing could be a much-needed getaway for LeBron James!

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This game is more than just a hometown boy celebrating his team’s potential title victory. If Ohio State does manage to secure the win, it could serve as the perfect healer for LeBron James. See, just a day ago, the LA Lakers suffered one of their most embarrassing losses of the season in their first-ever Intuit Dome clash. After the game, King James’ emotions were palpable.

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Having watched his team go down 26 points and have their hearts broken, the veteran was dejected during the locker room interviews. Moreover, his sentiments were as frank as they could be. “We don’t have a choice. I mean, that’s the way our team is constructed. We have to play close to perfect basketball,” he said after the LA Derby.

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Now watching the electric college championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, James will hope the Buckeyes can help numb the pain of the loss. As for the Lakers, they will take on the Wizards tomorrow at the Crypto.com arena. It’s a game the Purple and Gold are expected to win. At the same time, underestimating their rivals isn’t an option or luxury the 17-time champions have.

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The need for consistency and execution is necessary. Hopefully, LeBron James can carry the motivation from tonight’s festivities to his arena tomorrow and help the Purple and Gold grab a much-needed victory, getting JJ Redick’s side back to winning ways.

What are your predictions for tomorrow night? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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