I'm actually surprised at the amount that Atlanta fans/media are already chirping about the refs. The Cavs had 14 free throws going into the last 18 seconds of the game. So, what? The Hawks never foul? They are going to meltdown when the Cavs actually get help from the refs and LeBron takes 12 or so free throws.
Also, what is it with teams running in front of LeBron while he's driving and thinking it's a charge? You have to actually beat the defender to the spot, not be skipping and sliding into a flop.
More moving screens calls against the Hawks already than against the Bulls all last series.
Now to get some three-second calls when Teague and Millsap drive into the lane and then spin on their pivot foot for 4.5 seconds.
I think a big break for the Cavs this series is that Schroder, a guy who's quickness is going to kill them, isn't a very good decision maker.
It's funny to listen to people talk about how very seriously important it is for Kyle Korver to get on track. The guy averaged 12 points a game on 8 shots this year. In the playoffs he's averaging 11 on 9. The guy is the absolute definition of a role player, yet analysts are acting like he's some offensive force that needs to be unleashed.
Number of times in the season Kyle Korver scored 20 or more points: 7
Number of times in the playoffs Kyle Korver scored 20 or more points: 2
As far as I'm concerned he's ahead of the curve. I understand it's about efficiency, but he isn't an all-star; his entire career he's played worse in the playoffs, just like 99% of roleplayers in the history of the league.