Round 3, Game 2 - Cleveland @ Atlanta, May 22nd, 2015, 8:30pm EST

[CanadaEh]

Hit open shots created by LeBron.
Limit turnovers.
Go under screens when guarding Teague or Schroder.
Continue to assault the boards.
Attack the basket/get to the line.

2-0 Cavaliers going home.

 

[Paul]

Hit open shots created by LeBron.
Limit turnovers.
Go under screens when guarding Teague or Schroder.
Continue to assault the boards.
Attack the basket/get to the line.

2-0 Cavaliers going home.

Shump, Delly, and JJ all shot poorly in game 1, I can't help but feel that one of those 3 guys gets 10 to 15 points tonight. Hopefully that's enough if LeBron gets 30ish and JR gets say 15.

 

[SteelSmack]

View: https://twitter.com/CavsFredMcLeod/status/601891397885657088


And the one Teague made he was in the paint for 6 seconds AND dragged his pivot foot. Delly is way better than Kyrie on D right now, no matter who the matchup is. The worry is how do we handle it when LeBron sits?

 

[Andrew]

View: https://twitter.com/CavsFredMcLeod/status/601891397885657088


And the one Teague made he was in the paint for 6 seconds AND dragged his pivot foot. Delly is way better than Kyrie on D right now, no matter who the matchup is. The worry is how do we handle it when LeBron sits?

Remember? Most of the impressive offensive runs recently were with James out. Smith, when locked in, can outscore anyone.

 

[Dribble]

Cavs went from 1.5 pt favorite to 2.5 pt underdog this morning. Vegas knew Irving was out, even if no one else did.

Well, the people in Vegas said that we're the underdog last game as well.
But really it's going to be very tough for us to win it today.

 

[tocov]

I'm glad Carrol is fine.
But damn he acted like he was shot in the ass when he got injured.

 

[spydy13]

Delly starting according to Lloyd.

View: https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/601894508440190977

 

[Paul]

Well, the people in Vegas said that we're the underdog last game as well.
But really it's going to be very tough for us to win it today.

It may be super low scoring but at least Kyrie can't be exploited on defense. Delly is a 40% three point shooter for reg season. He will get 4 or 5 open looks, and I bet he knocks down at least 2 tonight.

 

[Helium filament]

Delly starting according to ESPN.

Mehhh rather predictable, was really hoping they'd do a JR /Smith combo. Delly has been great, but he's better coming off the bench IMO and we know Jr does well starting and playing together with Shump and LeBron.

 

[Randolphkeys]

I'm not looking to cause the jinx, but Delly and his grinding style are a good fit for road playoff games. He harassed Rose and Teague very well in road games before. I just hope game 1 ends up his only cold shooting night this series, because we need his spacing.

 

[spydy13]

Mehhh rather predictable, was really hoping they'd do a JR /Smith combo. Delly has been great, but he's better coming off the bench IMO and we know Jr does well starting and playing together with Shump and LeBron.

Those two will be with Delly, Lebron, and TT for most of the night, so I wouldn't worry about it.

We're going to be grinding it out tonight, boys.

 

[Zog]

View: https://twitter.com/CavsFredMcLeod/status/601891397885657088


And the one Teague made he was in the paint for 6 seconds AND dragged his pivot foot. Delly is way better than Kyrie on D right now, no matter who the matchup is. The worry is how do we handle it when LeBron sits?

I distinctly remember Teague going past Delly from the perimeter and finishing with his right hand on the left side of the hoop, as well as the one he was in the lane forever on. I thought Delly was ok on Teague but actually did better on Rose.

 

[Flight479]

Put Delly on Korver. He's sure to force some offensive fouls from his annoying play lol. Have Shump on Teague so he never catches a rhythym. LeBron guards DeMarre and roams around. We'll miss Kyrie's body for minutes if anything else.

 

[JFT]

From this point out, because of the injuries, we should add a vote as to who will be the "next man up" for each game @Jack Brickman.

 

[Paul]

I'm not looking to cause the jinx, but Delly and his grinding style are a good fit for road playoff games. He harassed Rose and Teague very well in road games before. I just hope game 1 ends up his only cold shooting night this series, because we need his spacing.

I think Reggie Miller is right, Delly will end up getting into some sort of fracas with Schroder or Teague before the series is over. They are going to physically hammer Delly in hopes of tiring him out or injuring him. If Delly gets knocked out, then we have no point guard left other than Lebron unless we force Kyrie back into action.

I personally think Delly is up to the challenge and in a way if they try and make it physical it plays into Delly's hands. Delly will do the little things tonight and hopefully make a few shots in the process.