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They have their starters distributing the ball, distributing the amount of field goals they're making. They're doing the same thing in the playoffs. They have not veered away from what got them success in the postseason. Now, some teams... have picked up some new skills in the postseason, which is great. But a lot of teams have completely changed their identity.
They have their starters distributing the ball, distributing the amount of field goals they're making. They're doing the same thing in the playoffs. They have not veered away from what got them success in the postseason. Now, some teams... have picked up some new skills in the postseason, which is great. But a lot of teams have completely changed their identity.
They have their starters distributing the ball, distributing the amount of field goals they're making. They're doing the same thing in the playoffs. They have not veered away from what got them success in the postseason. Now, some teams... have picked up some new skills in the postseason, which is great. But a lot of teams have completely changed their identity.
And it's been their downfall, including the team that Indiana just took care of in the Cleveland Cavaliers. So I look at Indiana and I say, shout out to you for staying consistent, being efficient and staying true to who you are and finding success in that, because that's exactly what's gotten them here.
And it's been their downfall, including the team that Indiana just took care of in the Cleveland Cavaliers. So I look at Indiana and I say, shout out to you for staying consistent, being efficient and staying true to who you are and finding success in that, because that's exactly what's gotten them here.
And it's been their downfall, including the team that Indiana just took care of in the Cleveland Cavaliers. So I look at Indiana and I say, shout out to you for staying consistent, being efficient and staying true to who you are and finding success in that, because that's exactly what's gotten them here.
Facts, facts. I literally can tell you the numbers. I mean, we can go down the list of the actual players, but let's look at from a team perspective. The Cavs had every opportunity to get this done. It's just a matter of who could execute in those opportunities. The Cavs attempted 47 more free throws than the Pacers, and they made 39 more. That's awesome.
Facts, facts. I literally can tell you the numbers. I mean, we can go down the list of the actual players, but let's look at from a team perspective. The Cavs had every opportunity to get this done. It's just a matter of who could execute in those opportunities. The Cavs attempted 47 more free throws than the Pacers, and they made 39 more. That's awesome.
Facts, facts. I literally can tell you the numbers. I mean, we can go down the list of the actual players, but let's look at from a team perspective. The Cavs had every opportunity to get this done. It's just a matter of who could execute in those opportunities. The Cavs attempted 47 more free throws than the Pacers, and they made 39 more. That's awesome.
But then when it came down to their actual scoring, do you know that Donovan Mitchell in this series attempted 125 field goals? The next highest number, 57. On the Indiana side, it was Tyrese Halliburton, Miles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, all were at about 100 or more. Evenly distributed, right? It became this ISO show for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
But then when it came down to their actual scoring, do you know that Donovan Mitchell in this series attempted 125 field goals? The next highest number, 57. On the Indiana side, it was Tyrese Halliburton, Miles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, all were at about 100 or more. Evenly distributed, right? It became this ISO show for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
But then when it came down to their actual scoring, do you know that Donovan Mitchell in this series attempted 125 field goals? The next highest number, 57. On the Indiana side, it was Tyrese Halliburton, Miles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, all were at about 100 or more. Evenly distributed, right? It became this ISO show for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
And again, that's not what got them there. It was ball movement. It was pace. It was running. And of course, yes, the injuries definitely made an impact, but they were healthy in this game with their backs against the wall. And again, what you saw was the game had to be carried by Donovan Mitchell. And I got to give him credit.
And again, that's not what got them there. It was ball movement. It was pace. It was running. And of course, yes, the injuries definitely made an impact, but they were healthy in this game with their backs against the wall. And again, what you saw was the game had to be carried by Donovan Mitchell. And I got to give him credit.
And again, that's not what got them there. It was ball movement. It was pace. It was running. And of course, yes, the injuries definitely made an impact, but they were healthy in this game with their backs against the wall. And again, what you saw was the game had to be carried by Donovan Mitchell. And I got to give him credit.
Because that man was exhausted in this game and still was making tough buckets, was making sure that he made up for the three free throws that he missed at the end of the game, got that big bucket to keep it open for them. And still, Darius Garland goes on the other end of the court, makes a foul, gets Indiana back to the free throw line.
Because that man was exhausted in this game and still was making tough buckets, was making sure that he made up for the three free throws that he missed at the end of the game, got that big bucket to keep it open for them. And still, Darius Garland goes on the other end of the court, makes a foul, gets Indiana back to the free throw line.
Because that man was exhausted in this game and still was making tough buckets, was making sure that he made up for the three free throws that he missed at the end of the game, got that big bucket to keep it open for them. And still, Darius Garland goes on the other end of the court, makes a foul, gets Indiana back to the free throw line.
There was just so many moments in which they could not execute in the opportunities that they had.
There was just so many moments in which they could not execute in the opportunities that they had.