Round 3, Game 1 | Cavs @ Atlanta | May 20th, 2015 | 8:30pm EST

[Real Deal]

The key is Blatt has to also realize if Delly doesnt have it.

I'm fine with LeBron at PG, Shump/JR on the wings, TT/Mozgov up front when Kyrie needs to rest.

I'd suggest LeBron to defend Teague in the final 6 minutes to throw them completely off, it could turn into a steal of game while the tides turn. LeBrons size can close out, chase down if he gets blown by, and his quickness can keep it up. I'd say do it.

 

[godfather]

I think we'll win this series, but I think Kyrie is done....

That's depressing.

I wish there was a "sad" vote for this post, but so true.

 

[bigfoot5415]

If they are dumb enough to continue to switch on the PnR, Lebron should have a field day the rest of the game.

That's why it's a 1-3 PnR. Would also like to see it with JR. That would really stretch the defense.

 

[gourimoko]

You're eye test is failure.

lolwut?

You're eye test is failure.

You are eye test is failure?

Anyways let's hope for a better 2nd half.

We're tied..

 

[EdMonix11]

Just let both of these guards shoot over the top. I would go under every screen. I wouldn't switch on the pick-n-rolls unless it's an off-ball screen on Korver-- then the key is to take time and space away from him as quick as possible. Hawks rely on their PG's getting into the paint. Cut off the paint, cut off Korver's long-range shooting. Make them beat you with Carroll, Horford and Millsap. I don't think they can.....

 

[Lagrange]

Delly has the best +-. #ball

 

[DougHeil]

If you told me we'd be tied at the half, I'd take it.

 

[Mdog1]

Well then we have a problem.

This game, so far. Teams go cold, teams get hot. Basketball is about runs, and theirs will come to an end.

 

[gourimoko]

I wish there was a "sad" vote for this post, but so true.

Yeah, it does not bode well for a Warriors finals. Without Irving, I really don't like our chances.

Everybody really better be rooting for Harden and the Rockets, even as unpalatable as that might sound.

 

[PedroFlu]

I'd suggest LeBron to defend Teague in the final 6 minutes to throw them completely off, it could turn into a steal of game while the tides turn. LeBrons size can close out, chase down if he gets blown by, and his quickness can keep it up. I'd say do it.

The problem is that it seems that Lebron's offense is instrumental to win this game, more than his defense.

Putting him on Teague would absolutely kill his stamina. He would again start spending 20s pounding the ball while he rests before jacking up a long jumper.

Let him focus on offense today, put Shump in to take care of Teague.

 

[supermario21]

So we have 2 more assists on the same amount of FGs as Atlanta. Amazed that hasn't come up on TV lol since the Hawks ball movement is being worshipped like crazy.

 

[bigfoot5415]

lolwut?

You're eye test is failure.

You are eye test is failure?



We're tied..

Lol to be fair, better than a tie is winning. We would all love that.

 

[Rainman]

The major plus with Delly is his ability to stay in front of his guy.

 

[Ricky1319]

How would it work if half a team gets injured in the playoffs? Could the Cavs sign someone to come play or bring someone from the D League? Im not saying that we should do that i am just wondering what would happen if everyone got injured

 

[SteelSmack]

Why is Horford allowed to set a moving screen like that?