3 Ways the Cavs can beat Detroit in round two
The Cavs will advance to the ECF if they take care of these three keys.
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(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The stage is set for round two of the NBA Playoffs . Here are three ways the Cleveland Cavaliers can ensure victory over the 60-win Detroit Pistons . 1.
Shrink the floor The Raptors and Pistons share a similar offensive profile. Neither team loves to shoot three-pointers, primarily because they aren’t very good at it. They’d prefer to score from the mid-range or attack the basket — led almost entirely by one primary initiator (more on this later).
That means Cleveland’s defensive game plan will be similar to round one. Pack the paint, shrink the floor, and dare someone to beat you. Toronto surprised most of us with its efficiency.
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