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Round 1 Game 1 | Cavs vs Pacers | April 15, 2017 | 3:00 PM EST

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Glad we got the win they gone look at film make some adjustments and play better defense definitely got to improve but like Channing said a couple days ago he wished they had 10 more games to correct things but we will play better
 
It was encouraging to see them buckle down after falling behind by 2 late. Only mistake was Kyrie not stepping up on PG on the pick that he hit the three on. They're probably going to have to play PG like they did Curry/Thompson, and that's just something they didn't have to do in the first three rounds last year.

Gotta figure out a way to get Korver on the floor for more minutes. Just his presence on the floor opens things up offensively.
 
Guys stop freaking out please.

We won. Emphasis on "won".

We missed nearly half of our free throws and George/Stephenson were phenomenal. That's about all they have..... Last years game 1 against Detroit was close as well. Just relax and let these guys fine tune their games and we should be done with this series in 3 to 4 more games.
 
MirORich said:
Thanks. I came in a little harsh and you responded in a measured way.

As far as how it looked and how it translates to future series, been there done that with Detroit last year. In the playoffs every game is unique and every series is unique. 16 wins is all that matters.
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Yeah you did but that's fine. You have the right to think differently and criticize me for it. I just see so many alarming signs that weren't there even against Detroit. I dunno, I thought I would see a much better team in the opening game and I came away disappointed and concerned about everything from the coaching to the general play and current shape of certain players.

Biggest thing is to me is JR's current play(He was a huge part of our success last season) and the set rotation that imo isn't optimal at all among other things.

Do you agree that this isn't going to cut it against whomever comes out of the west?
 
bboy said:
I think the doom and gloom is coming from the fact that the team looks no different than it did during the last couple months of the season...Defense was awful...no intensity...etc...
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The intensity and energy was there, it was some individual or schematic issues, with switching when not necessary etc. I think if the pacers run a 1/5 pick and roll mix it up with blitzing the ball handler if above the 3 point line and going over the pick if under it etc.
 
While we are talking about adjustments, I'd like to see us play Deron more in game 2. I thought he looked good on both ends for the most part, and played with energy.

I think he can use his size/strength to keep Stevenson out of the lane decently well, and give us something on offense. His passing and penetration was good today, and he made the only three he took.
 
Rich said:
So I wanted to check the box score to make sure, but Korver getting 15 minutes is crazy. Needs at least 6-7 more.
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I wondered that, but i think lue went with extra jr so to rest lebron off PG. I also think cavs need to get jr out his own head and into a more agressive mindset for later rounds
 
flash123 said:
Not impressed. Thank our lucky stars Dion got injured, Miami would have definitely taken that game. Pacers are a one man show so as subpar as we can play it'll be over in 4-5.
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Team would have no issues with Miami. Paul George is just that good.

It'll be interesting to see what the Pacers do defensively in game 2. Can't just keep switching Teague onto James and Love.
 
Northstar said:
While we are talking about adjustments, I'd like to see us play Deron more in game 2. I thought he looked good on both ends for the most part, and played with energy.

I think he can use his size/strength to keep Stevenson out of the lane decently well, and give us something on offense. His passing and penetration was good today, and he made the only three he took.
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I agree, and Korver as well. Both need more minutes IMO. Less for JR at this point.
 
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Sir'Dom Pointer said:
Yeah you did but that's fine. You have the right to think differently and criticize me for it. I just see so many alarming signs that weren't there even against Detroit. I dunno, I thought I would see a much better team in the opening game and I came away disappointed and concerned about everything from the coaching to the general play and current shape of certain players.

Do you agree that this isn't going to cut it against whomever comes out of the west?
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I think you are correct for the most part; if we are still playing this way in the ECF or even next round for that matter I will be concerned.

Yes, we have to play much better to even make it competitive, much less beat whoever comes out of the West.
 
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