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INSTANT ANALYSIS – NBA ECSF GAME #1 – CAVS 104 Hawks 93

Sam Amico from Fox Sports Ohio joins me to break down the Cavs 104-93 victory over Atlanta in Game #1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

Sam Amico and Kenny Roda

LeBRON JAMES and TRISTAN THOMPSON POSTGAME INTERVIEW FOLLOWING CAVS 104-93 WIN OVER ATLANTA

LeBron James & Tristan Thompson vs Hawks Postgame Game 1

LeBron James led the Cavs with 25 points and 9 assists, while Tristan Thompson scored 8 points and pulled down a team high 14 rebounds. Listen to what both had to say following their 104-93 victory over the Hawks in Game #1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

CAVS COMPLETE EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI FINALS SCHEDULE

Regardless if the Cavs play the Hawks or the Celtics in the Semi’s here’s the full schedule:

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving Celebrate a Game #5 Win

Game 1 – Mon  May 2    Atlanta/Boston at Cleveland     7:00PM    7:00PM      TNT

Game 2 – Wed  May 4    Atlanta/Boston at Cleveland     8:00PM    8:00PM      TNT

Game 3 – Fri  May 6    Cleveland at Atlanta/Boston     7:00PM    7:00PM      ESPN

Game 4 – Sun  May 8    Cleveland at Atlanta/Boston     3:30PM    3:30PM      ABC

Game 5 * Tue  May 10   Atlanta/Boston at Cleveland      TBD       TBD        TNT

Game 6 * Thu  May 12   Cleveland at Atlanta/Boston      TBD       TBD        ESPN

Game 7 * Sun  May 15   Atlanta/Boston at Cleveland      TBD       TBD        TBD

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THE POSITIVES FOR THE CAVS IN THE SWEEP OF DETROIT

Tyronn Lue Postgame - Game 2 vs Detroit

TYRONN LUE – He was the first individual  that popped into my mind as the good from this first round series. He out coached and Stan Van Gundy with his adjustments and out of bounds plays or as they’re known in NBA circles – ATO’s – After Time Out plays! Not bad for only coaching half a regular season and coaching in his 1st ever playoff series as the head coach.

Kevin Love, James & Irving at Podium Postgame vs Detroit Game 1

THE BIG THREE – They finally looked like they can play together. They clicked in this series. Each of them had their moments and in those moments helped the team win games. They combined to average 69ppg – 23.2rpg – 13.2apg.

Kyrie Walking Off Court

 

KYRIE IRVING – He looked healthy, shot the ball well from distance, didn’t over dribble for the most part, actually played some defense especially on the final play of Game #4 and did something that is very rarely done, he led a LeBron James team in individual scoring with 27.5 points per game in a playoff series!

 

 

LeBRON JAMES – He continued his great all-around game attacking the basket at times in the series but still not enough for me. Hopefully he will attack the rim more in the next round, but you can’t argue with his final numbers in sweep (22.8ppg – 9rpg – 6.8apg). “The King” has been in “Zero Dark Thirty – 23” mode for quite some time now and is playing  his best basketball of the season.

LeBron James In Game Lay Up Game 1

KEVIN LOVE  Despite not shooting it well at 41% from the field, he did score points 18.8ppg and led the team in rebounding 12rpg and his effort was outstanding on defense even though he may not have always been that effective. A good series for Love, and like Irving he came out of it healthy and gained some valuable playoff experience!

J.R. SMITH – “Swish” did his job in three of the four games knocking down three-point shots and unbelievable “end of the shot clock baskets” to become that fourth scorer that the Cavaliers need. He also played good defense and kept his cool, which is paramount for him and this team moving forward. In other words, he didn’t lose his mind and have a J.R. moment that could hurt his team.

MATTHEW DELLAVEDOVA – “Delly” was the one consistent player off the bench as he played outstanding on offense and defense. The Cavaliers need him to continue this type of play throughout the playoffs and into the NBA finals.

TRISTAN THOMPSON – His Numbers don’t look great but he was the sacrificial lamb in this series and accepted that role. He had to give up statistics and take one for the team in guarding “HUGE” Andre Drummond and he did an outstanding job of that. A total team player.

A SERIES SWEEP – Regardless of how it happened, anytime you can “Broom” a team in the playoffs and come out of that series healthy it’s a great thing. Now you can rest and watch the next team you’re going to play in the NBA Playoffs as they continue to battle in their first round series and maybe get a little banged up or at the very least, get tired The less games you have to play, the less chance a player on your team can get hurt.

Cavs 107 Pistons 90 – Game #2 Instant Analysis

Kenny Roda and Sam Amico Photo at NBA Playoffs Under Basket - Copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fox Sports Ohio’s Sam Amico and I break down the Cavaliers 17 point Game #2 win over Detroit. Cleveland now leads the series 2 games to none with Game #3 on Friday in Motown.

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TYRONN LUE POSTGAME AFTER CAVS 107-90 WIN OVER DETROIT IN GAME #2

Tyronn Lue was very happy with his team’s effort in the 17 point victory over the Pistons in Game #2.

Tyronn Lue Postgame - Game 2 vs Detroit

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LEBRON JAMES and J.R. SMITH POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE FOLLOWING 107-90 WIN IN GAME 2 vs DETROIT

LeBron James led the Cavs with 27 points, while J.R. Smith scored 21 in Cleveland’s 107-90 win over the Pistons to take a 2 games to none lead in the first round playoff series. Hear’s what the two had to say to the media following the 17 point victory.

LeBron & JR Podium Postgame - Game 2 - 4-20-16

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TYRONN LUE ON THE CAVS BIG 3’s PERFORMANCE IN GAME 1 vs DETROIT

Check out what Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue thought of his “Big 3” coming up BIG in the Game #1 win over Detroit.

Cavs Big 3 Photo on Court - Game 1 vs Detroit

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TYRONN LUE POSTGAME INTERVIEW FOLLOWING 106-101 GAME #1 WIN OVER DETROIT

Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue picked up a win in his first ever playoff game as a head coach in the NBA, as his Cavaliers beat the Pistons 106-101 in Game #1. Here’s what he had to say after the victory.

Tyronn Lue Postgame vs Pistons Game 1 - 4-17-16

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COMPLETE CAVS 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE vs DETROIT

LeBron James Arms In The Air Postgame 2015

Game 1 – Sun  April 17  Detroit at Cleveland – 3:00PM, ABC TV/ESPN Radio/WTAM radio

Game 2 – Wed  April 20  Detroit at Cleveland – 8:00PM, TNT TV/FOX Sports Ohio TV/WTAM

Game 3 – Fri  April 22  Cleveland at Detroit – 7:00PM, ESPN/FOX Sports OhioTV/WTAM

Game 4 – Sun  April 24  Cleveland at Detroit -8:30PM, TNT/FOX Sports Ohio TV/WTAM

Game 5 * Tue  April 26  Detroit at Cleveland – Time and broadcast TBD

Game 6 * Thu  April 28  Cleveland at Detroit  – Time and broadcast TBD

Game 7 * Sat  April 30  Detroit at Cleveland – Time TBD, broadcast on TNT TV/FOX Sports Ohio TV/WTAM

*If Necessary

 

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