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Lue: 'We just want the winner' of Game 7

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After serving as an assistant coach in last year's NBA Finals, one would think Tyronn Lue wants to exact revenge on the Golden State Warriors in a rematch.

However, the Cleveland Cavaliers bench boss affirmed Monday he has no rooting interest in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, saying his team will be prepared for either opponent.

"We just want the winner," Lue told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. "Just whoever wins. We're preparing for both and after tonight we will get a chance to see who we finally play."

Through three rounds, the Cavaliers have managed just two losses this postseason, both of which came in their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Cleveland currently stands as the betting favorite to win the title, and should remain a strong contender no matter what transpires in the West.

"Feeling good right now," Lue said. "We're really focusing in on ourselves, trying to get better and execution of things we need to do better."

While the Cavaliers appear confident, Lue isn't willing to overlook either Western squad, noting the superstars each finalist possesses.

"They're two tough teams," Lue said. "You have Oklahoma, (Russell) Westbrook and (Kevin) Durant - a different guard. Then you have (Stephen) Curry, Draymond (Green), and Klay (Thompson) - a different guard. It's big on who you are playing as far as personnel, things you have to be locked in on, things you have to take away, things we can't give up."

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