Game #72 -|- Cavaliers vs. Wizards -|- March 25th, 2017 @ 7:30 PM

[Zog]

Wizards were the more aggressive team the entire game. Pushed the ball while we walked it up. Played much more aggressive and got after it defensively for pretty much the entire game (Cavs only played defense for a few stretches).

I don't think they can beat us in a series, but they can give us the most trouble in the East. Boston doesn't have that level of explosiveness. The Wizards entire starting lineup is pretty explosive and athletic.

 

[KilgoreTrout]

What the hell just happened?

 

[Andrew]

Got to admit, that was disappointing. From a hustle and effort standpoint, just abysmal. This is the time to fine tune the play and they seem to be mildly regressing. With that being said, I'm not over here proclaiming this a nail in the coffin, but I got to see some semblance of playoff caliber effort.

 

[Zman80000]

The Cavs keep saying seeding doesn't matter.
Unfortunately I believe we are going to find if that is true.

But, there is that stat of LeBron teams being the 2 seed multiple times and still getting to the Finals.
I want to believe and hope seeding doesn't matter, but they are a hot mess on defense right now.
They have to figure out something to defend the pick and roll with.