Caitlin Cooper

it was like polar opposite approaches from the two teams, right? Because the Cavs were trying to take out the Pacers' strongest links. They were having Max Struis and Okoro face guarding Tyrese pretty much nonstop in that series.

it was like polar opposite approaches from the two teams, right? Because the Cavs were trying to take out the Pacers' strongest links. They were having Max Struis and Okoro face guarding Tyrese pretty much nonstop in that series.

And at the other end of the floor, Donovan Mitchell was kind of quote unquote dominating the Pacers in part because the Pacers were like, we're going to take away the lyricism and movement in your offense. You were the number one pick and roll offense in the NBA. You had tons of cutting around the pick and roll. They decided to stay home on everything. And

And at the other end of the floor, Donovan Mitchell was kind of quote unquote dominating the Pacers in part because the Pacers were like, we're going to take away the lyricism and movement in your offense. You were the number one pick and roll offense in the NBA. You had tons of cutting around the pick and roll. They decided to stay home on everything. And

And at the other end of the floor, Donovan Mitchell was kind of quote unquote dominating the Pacers in part because the Pacers were like, we're going to take away the lyricism and movement in your offense. You were the number one pick and roll offense in the NBA. You had tons of cutting around the pick and roll. They decided to stay home on everything. And

And as it turns out, the Cavs ended up finishing with fewer passes per 100 in that series than the 30th ranked team during the regular season. And the Pacers, conversely, ended up finishing with fewer closeouts per 100 possessions than the 30th ranked team in the NBA this season. So they really stayed home on those shooters. They weren't having to close out.

And as it turns out, the Cavs ended up finishing with fewer passes per 100 in that series than the 30th ranked team during the regular season. And the Pacers, conversely, ended up finishing with fewer closeouts per 100 possessions than the 30th ranked team in the NBA this season. So they really stayed home on those shooters. They weren't having to close out.

And as it turns out, the Cavs ended up finishing with fewer passes per 100 in that series than the 30th ranked team during the regular season. And the Pacers, conversely, ended up finishing with fewer closeouts per 100 possessions than the 30th ranked team in the NBA this season. So they really stayed home on those shooters. They weren't having to close out.

And that allowed Donovan Mitchell in some games to get 40, 50 points. But speaking specifically of the Pacers, because... the Cavs were like, you know, we're going to test your weak links. The Pacers are a deep team, especially with the strides that Andrew Nembhard has made.

And that allowed Donovan Mitchell in some games to get 40, 50 points. But speaking specifically of the Pacers, because... the Cavs were like, you know, we're going to test your weak links. The Pacers are a deep team, especially with the strides that Andrew Nembhard has made.

And that allowed Donovan Mitchell in some games to get 40, 50 points. But speaking specifically of the Pacers, because... the Cavs were like, you know, we're going to test your weak links. The Pacers are a deep team, especially with the strides that Andrew Nembhard has made.

He was very critical in that series because the Pacers were playing four-on-four pick-and-roll possessions a lot, with Tyrese being more like, you know, negative space and art. He likes to stand out on the perimeter and give his teammates space. And, you know, four-on-four can be very effective for the Pacers.

He was very critical in that series because the Pacers were playing four-on-four pick-and-roll possessions a lot, with Tyrese being more like, you know, negative space and art. He likes to stand out on the perimeter and give his teammates space. And, you know, four-on-four can be very effective for the Pacers.

He was very critical in that series because the Pacers were playing four-on-four pick-and-roll possessions a lot, with Tyrese being more like, you know, negative space and art. He likes to stand out on the perimeter and give his teammates space. And, you know, four-on-four can be very effective for the Pacers.

So I think at one point in time, in the middle of that series, Nembhard and Turner were the number one pick-and-roll combo in the NBA. And that, of course, speaks to Nembhard being capable as a secondary ball handler, but also, like I just said, It can be advantageous for teams with the extra space that you have on the court when you're playing four on four.

So I think at one point in time, in the middle of that series, Nembhard and Turner were the number one pick-and-roll combo in the NBA. And that, of course, speaks to Nembhard being capable as a secondary ball handler, but also, like I just said, It can be advantageous for teams with the extra space that you have on the court when you're playing four on four.

So I think at one point in time, in the middle of that series, Nembhard and Turner were the number one pick-and-roll combo in the NBA. And that, of course, speaks to Nembhard being capable as a secondary ball handler, but also, like I just said, It can be advantageous for teams with the extra space that you have on the court when you're playing four on four.

So I think that's in part why the Cavs weren't as successful as they wanted to be, because they were, you know, gearing up more towards Tyrese and Pascal. And then Aaron, Andrew and Miles Turner have been three of the most effective shooters in the playoffs. So when you forget about those guys, they're capable of making you pay as well.

So I think that's in part why the Cavs weren't as successful as they wanted to be, because they were, you know, gearing up more towards Tyrese and Pascal. And then Aaron, Andrew and Miles Turner have been three of the most effective shooters in the playoffs. So when you forget about those guys, they're capable of making you pay as well.

So I think that's in part why the Cavs weren't as successful as they wanted to be, because they were, you know, gearing up more towards Tyrese and Pascal. And then Aaron, Andrew and Miles Turner have been three of the most effective shooters in the playoffs. So when you forget about those guys, they're capable of making you pay as well.