Moments of Game 7: Indians answer J.R. Smith's rallying cry

— -- The Indians have trailed for most of Game 7, but they got a little motivation in the form of Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith pumping up the Progressive Field crowd by taking off his shirt.

Shortly after, the game was tied on a Rajai Davis two-run homer.?

The reaction in Wrigleyville was predictable.

Ross aims to exit in style

The Cubs' 39-year-old catcher David Ross entered the game in the fifth inning and homered in the top of the sixth to extend the Cubs' lead. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Ross is the oldest player ever to homer in Game 7 of the World Series.

During an appearance on MLB Network Radio back in November 2015, Ross said the 2016 season was "probably going to be it for me."

In the hours before Game 7, some of his Cubs teammates huddled on the field to celebrate the veteran.

There are also bats with a Bitmoji version of Ross' face on the handle.

Is this Wrigley East?

Progressive Field and the entire city of Cleveland have been overrun by Cubs fans. Walking around the city Wednesday, you saw Cubs fans everywhere. In the ballpark, it has been no different.

When possible plays that can be reviewed go on the scoreboard, a roar goes out in the crowd, but it is unclear if it is because the screen shows good news for the Cubs or the Indians. It is at least 50-50 among Cubs and Indians fans.

There seems to be a simple reason. First, the Cubs are trying to break a 108-year-old curse, and apparently, when you add up the five-hour drive, the cost of a hotel and buying tickets here instead of Chicago, it is not a bad deal.

Meanwhile, the Indians fans got a little something to cheer about, as they flashed Charlie Sheen on the big board and played "Wild Thing." Sheen played Ricky Vaughn in "Major League."

-- Andrew Marchand

Meanwhile, in the NBA?

Dexter Fowler leaves Mrs. Fowler speechless

Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler started Game 7 by becoming the first player to lead off a winner-take-all World Series game with a home run, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

The solo home run sparked a comical back-and-forth between the Cubs' Twitter account and Fowler's wife, Darya Aliya Fowler.

Don't fear the goat -- be the goat

One can either avoid a curse at all costs or attack it head-on. This fan has chosen the latter.?

The Cleveland spirit extends to the police ... and horses

The Cleveland police outfitted themselves (and some horses) with Indians garb ahead of Game 7.

Born into it

Will these Cleveland-born babies bring good luck to the Indians??

No ticket, no problem

So you weren't lucky enough to? run into Bill Murray on the street? This viewing party outside Progressive Field might be the next best option.

Coach Cal found a ticket

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari showed his followers his impressive view of the game.

Indians make it 7-for-7 with unis

Seventh verse, same as the first: The Indians will once again wear their navy jerseys for Game 7 of the World Series. Win or lose, they will become the first team to wear the same jersey design throughout a World Series.

-- Paul Lukas