Round 1 Game 3 | Cavs @ Pacers | April 20, 2018 | 7:00 EST

[col63onel]

If the Cavs played this defense consistently, they'd be the overall #1 seed

 

[CTownSportsFan]

Half time MVP .. Tyronn Lue

 

[Ohio]

It's a simple trap the Ball Handler, corner defender picks up the Roll Man and Lebron picks up the big man and covers the guy in the corner as well.

Indiana are simply getting exposed for their lack of shooting from their front court. The switching made zero sense to begin with...it was obvious that we needed to trap, and some of us were calling for it.

I know, I'm just surprised at how well it's working.

 

[Jake]

I’m speechless; great energy; best defense I’ve seen all year; Ty Lue’s gameplan for Oladipo has been outstanding .

You're right. I'm one of Lues biggest critics but so far so good. Is this this aggressive thing I've heard about?

 

[Real Deal]

He still can't finish at the rim. But he's playing well.

Always been his thing, he's allergic to bunnies.

But if he's hitting 3's and face up touches in the mid range, then taking the good with the bad is a sure thing.

Just wish he didn't have what it looks like alligator arms when it comes to contesting shots down low.

 

[czvo]

Pacers have no answer for this type of defense - no adjustments to make other than drive the lane

There are some adjustments they could make to exploit it. We'll see if they do.

 

[CTownSportsFan]

Lol! That’s literally the best defense the team has played all year. The pace has been really slow all series, almost back to the grind it out levels of the 2015 grind squad. If the game continues at the same pace and Indy winds up scoring 80-85, the Cavs will probably have a top 3 defense in the playoffs.

they always had this in them , just needed to play more agrresive .

 

[SanduskyCav]

Lol! That’s literally the best defense the team has played all year. The pace has been really slow all series, almost back to the grind it out levels of the 2015 grind squad. If the game continues at the same pace and Indy winds up scoring 80-85, the Cavs will probably have a top 3 defense in the playoffs.

In before one of those 42 point quarters.

Hahah

 

[Alec]

They’re trying again eh?

 

[Zog]

LeBron has been wrapped around the neck twice in the 1st half. Maybe we can get Perk in for hammer or two.

Perk is enjoying the suit that LeBron bought him on the bench. Not in uniform for this game.

 

[JFT]

I am telling you the Cavs need to test, but hide, the defensive and offensive strategy for the finals....

 

[MirORich]

I know, I'm just surprised at how well it's working.

Trying to keep up . Is this @RG with a new name?

 

[CHIMOCHIS]

Pacers flop so hard

Oladipo flails his body like a bitch

 

[melecoaze]

Love needs to play like this all the time. We know he can play like a star, he just needs to be more consistent because you can't count on the other guys (besides LeBron) to show up every game.

 

[Surge]

We shit on Ty Lye a lot, and deservedly so.

But the defensive scheme and having a semblence of a system or plays on offense is impressive.