The Big 3 shot a combined 31-of-51 from the field and a combined 20-of-23 from the free-throw line. He fought the Cavs' coaches and training staff to return to the game, but was rebuffed."I wanted to play, they didn't want me to play", Smith said.
As per National Basketball Association tradition, the outstanding performers took to the podium for the postgame press conference after the Cavs' big win.
Here are the key areas that will determine whether or not IN can get back into this series and pose a real threat to LeBron James and the Cavs. "Once we get over the screen, it's an isolation and they've been hitting shots".
Memphis closed within 75-71 early in the fourth quarter, but San Antonio responded with 3-pointers by Parker and Pau Gasol in rebuilding their double-digit lead.
Cleveland was 22nd in defensive efficiency this season.
"We just have to be able to play our normal defense until we get there and then we will see what happens".
Teague injured his right wrist in the second half and coach Nate McMillan said the starting guard will undergo X-rays. With four seconds left on the clock, Miles made a decision to shoot the ball instead of passing it back to George, but the shot did not go in, resulting for the Pacers to lose by one point. "We believe in each other, we trust in each other and it was not a situation like there were hurt feelings in the locker room". Whether it was his strong offensive play in the first and third quarters, or the consistent willingness to sacrifice his body in an attempt to draw charges and gain extra possessions for the Cavaliers, Love was inspirational for the team's victory.
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But his pledge to tax the rich and protect worker's right is proving popular here. A run-off is scheduled for May 7 in anticipation of an inconclusive first round.
It has been a concern for this team all season, but the Cleveland Cavaliers should still be tired about their defensive performance. "We were always in the game, so we were little breakdowns from winning the game". Even when we're down big. "He's just got to channel that and put it towards making effort plays on the court and do whatever he needs for us to succeed". He also passed Magic Johnson (358 steals) for third place in playoff steals. He actually got to the line for five points.
NOTES: Cavs F LeBron James totaled 32 points and 13 assists in Game 1.
This was Shumpert's playoff nightmare, and the demotion stung as he had never sat out a game before in his six-year career when healthy and in uniform.
Later in the quarter, Shumpert forced a jump ball when he tied up George near the sideline and then sneered at Indiana's star forward. Stephenson had a strong workout with Cleveland in January before latching on with in, but coach Tyronn Lue said his recent injuries dissuaded the Cavs from signing him.
"We just need him (Myles Turner) to challenge Tristan [Thompson], keep him off the boards", George said of the 21-year-old Turner.
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