The ball (and series) is definitely in Dave Blatt's court tonight as Kerr and the Warriors have seized control of the series with the Iggy for Bogut substitution into the starting lineup. 2 things I would like to see the Cavs do:
*Isolate Mozgof and Thompson early in the 1st and 3rd quarter's of the series. The Cavs actually did this to start the 3rd quarter of game 5 with Thompson and he responded with some good possessions. Put Mozgof back into the starting lineup, and space the floor appropriately when GS doubles (as they did in game 5 when he caught the ball down low against their small lineup). This will help LBJ save some energy in both halves, and set a slow down/physical tone.
*Start Smith for Schump - Both are in terrible slumps. Cavs need offense. What can it hurt to switch their roles? Both are playing close to same minutes and in game together a lot any way.
*Isolate Mozgof and Thompson early in the 1st and 3rd quarter's of the series. The Cavs actually did this to start the 3rd quarter of game 5 with Thompson and he responded with some good possessions. Put Mozgof back into the starting lineup, and space the floor appropriately when GS doubles (as they did in game 5 when he caught the ball down low against their small lineup). This will help LBJ save some energy in both halves, and set a slow down/physical tone.
*Start Smith for Schump - Both are in terrible slumps. Cavs need offense. What can it hurt to switch their roles? Both are playing close to same minutes and in game together a lot any way.
