There were 2 big adjustments made in game 2.
The first was how the Cavs guarded Curry, with them essentially playing a box and one of sorts with Delly or whoever is on him chesting up to him the whole time. I look for GS to run him off a ton of picks tonight and to see more double picks on the pick and roll to try and free him up.
The second, more subtle adjustment was the Cavs recognizing when GS went small and making a point of getting the ball to Mozgof on the block when they did so. Toward the end of game 1, GS was guarding TM with Green and sometimes Harrison Barnes but the Cavs didn't recognize the mismatch at the time. It was obvious they picked this up in film review with their going to the big guy time and again when Bogut was off the court. What will be interesting to see is how this plays out in the 4th quarter. The Cavs appear to be scared to have him on the court late in the game versus GS due to the Warriors putting him in a pick and roll situation. I think Blatt needs to do a much better job of going offense/defense with he and T. Thompson late in the game. I look for GS to continue to run the small lineup out late in games if it continues to keep Mozgof off the floor, who has been the Cavs second best player thus far in the series.
Lastly, LBJ had logged a lot of minutes, and this game comes with just one day in between, unlike game 2 which had 2 days in between. Add to that the travel from Oakland to Cleveland, and I think the Cavs need to manufacture some more rest for Bron in this one. Would not be surprised to see him sit half or more of the second quarter tonight. Fatigue is a big concern for this fan.
Any one else with any thoughts?
The first was how the Cavs guarded Curry, with them essentially playing a box and one of sorts with Delly or whoever is on him chesting up to him the whole time. I look for GS to run him off a ton of picks tonight and to see more double picks on the pick and roll to try and free him up.
The second, more subtle adjustment was the Cavs recognizing when GS went small and making a point of getting the ball to Mozgof on the block when they did so. Toward the end of game 1, GS was guarding TM with Green and sometimes Harrison Barnes but the Cavs didn't recognize the mismatch at the time. It was obvious they picked this up in film review with their going to the big guy time and again when Bogut was off the court. What will be interesting to see is how this plays out in the 4th quarter. The Cavs appear to be scared to have him on the court late in the game versus GS due to the Warriors putting him in a pick and roll situation. I think Blatt needs to do a much better job of going offense/defense with he and T. Thompson late in the game. I look for GS to continue to run the small lineup out late in games if it continues to keep Mozgof off the floor, who has been the Cavs second best player thus far in the series.
Lastly, LBJ had logged a lot of minutes, and this game comes with just one day in between, unlike game 2 which had 2 days in between. Add to that the travel from Oakland to Cleveland, and I think the Cavs need to manufacture some more rest for Bron in this one. Would not be surprised to see him sit half or more of the second quarter tonight. Fatigue is a big concern for this fan.
Any one else with any thoughts?
