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| 507 | CLEVELAND | Pick | 196 | | 508 | ATLANTA | 197 | -2.5 |
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| All Games | 62-31 | -4.4 | 45-48 | 38-54 | 102.7 | 53.3 | 45.5% | 52.2 | 97.9 | 49.5 | 45.0% | 49.1 | | Road Games | 27-20 | +0.2 | 22-25 | 19-27 | 102.0 | 51.8 | 44.4% | 51.9 | 99.7 | 51.5 | 46.3% | 49.9 | | Last 5 Games | 4-1 | +3.2 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 95.8 | 52.2 | 42.9% | 52.8 | 89.0 | 46.2 | 38.9% | 51.2 | | Playoff Games | 9-2 | +6.2 | 6-5 | 4-7 | 99.4 | 54.1 | 43.3% | 54.1 | 92.2 | 46.6 | 41.1% | 50.2 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 102.7 | 53.3 | 37-82 | 45.5% | 10-28 | 36.4% | 18-24 | 75.6% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.7 | 49.8 | 37-84 | 44.7% | 8-22 | 34.9% | 17-23 | 75.0% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Road Games) | 102.0 | 51.8 | 37-83 | 44.4% | 10-29 | 34.5% | 18-24 | 76.0% | 52 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 4 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 97.9 | 49.5 | 38-83 | 45.0% | 8-22 | 33.7% | 15-20 | 75.3% | 49 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 99.5 | 49.5 | 37-84 | 44.6% | 8-22 | 34.8% | 17-23 | 75.2% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 99.7 | 51.5 | 38-83 | 46.3% | 7-22 | 32.4% | 16-21 | 74.8% | 50 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 5 |
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| All Games | 68-27 | +25.6 | 54-38 | 47-47 | 102.1 | 50.9 | 46.2% | 49.3 | 96.9 | 47.5 | 43.7% | 51.4 | | Home Games | 40-8 | +20.2 | 28-20 | 22-25 | 102.5 | 51.8 | 46.8% | 49.2 | 94.7 | 47.8 | 43.6% | 49.9 | | Last 5 Games | 3-2 | +0.2 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 94.2 | 49.0 | 43.9% | 50.4 | 94.6 | 49.6 | 41.8% | 56.8 | | Playoff Games | 8-5 | -1.2 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 98.9 | 50.8 | 43.4% | 53.2 | 95.8 | 47.7 | 42.6% | 53.8 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 102.1 | 50.9 | 38-82 | 46.2% | 10-27 | 37.3% | 16-21 | 77.8% | 49 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.8 | 50 | 37-83 | 44.8% | 8-23 | 35.1% | 17-23 | 74.8% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Home Games) | 102.5 | 51.8 | 38-81 | 46.8% | 10-27 | 37.3% | 16-21 | 78.8% | 49 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 4 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 96.9 | 47.5 | 36-83 | 43.7% | 9-25 | 34.4% | 15-20 | 75.9% | 51 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 99.1 | 49.7 | 37-83 | 44.7% | 8-22 | 34.7% | 17-23 | 74.6% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 94.7 | 47.8 | 36-83 | 43.6% | 9-25 | 33.6% | 14-19 | 75.1% | 50 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
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| | Average power rating of opponents played: CLEVELAND 95.1, ATLANTA 95.3 |
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| 4/12/2015 | @ BOSTON | 78-117 | L | 10.5 | L | 197.5 | U | 31-79 | 39.2% | 54 | 24 | 46-84 | 54.8% | 45 | 7 | | 4/13/2015 | DETROIT | 109-97 | W | -8 | W | 205 | O | 43-85 | 50.6% | 57 | 10 | 38-83 | 45.8% | 44 | 7 | | 4/15/2015 | WASHINGTON | 113-108 | W | -8 | L | 190.5 | O | 43-91 | 47.3% | 54 | 16 | 42-97 | 43.3% | 60 | 13 | | 4/19/2015 | BOSTON | 113-100 | W | -12 | W | 204 | O | 37-82 | 45.1% | 57 | 12 | 37-79 | 46.8% | 41 | 14 | | 4/21/2015 | BOSTON | 99-91 | W | -11 | L | 205.5 | U | 34-76 | 44.7% | 57 | 18 | 33-85 | 38.8% | 42 | 11 | | 4/23/2015 | @ BOSTON | 103-95 | W | -6.5 | W | 204.5 | U | 38-84 | 45.2% | 54 | 11 | 36-82 | 43.9% | 50 | 15 | | 4/26/2015 | @ BOSTON | 101-93 | W | -6.5 | W | 201.5 | U | 31-78 | 39.7% | 59 | 8 | 33-85 | 38.8% | 64 | 14 | | 5/4/2015 | CHICAGO | 92-99 | L | -4.5 | L | 195 | U | 34-81 | 42.0% | 45 | 9 | 40-80 | 50.0% | 51 | 10 | | 5/6/2015 | CHICAGO | 106-91 | W | -5.5 | W | 194.5 | O | 37-83 | 44.6% | 59 | 8 | 32-79 | 40.5% | 48 | 12 | | 5/8/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 96-99 | L | 2.5 | L | 194.5 | O | 32-82 | 39.0% | 45 | 11 | 34-90 | 37.8% | 66 | 7 | | 5/10/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 86-84 | W | -3 | L | 194 | U | 29-75 | 38.7% | 52 | 15 | 32-89 | 36.0% | 53 | 8 | | 5/12/2015 | CHICAGO | 106-101 | W | -5.5 | L | 190.5 | O | 40-79 | 50.6% | 47 | 11 | 34-86 | 39.5% | 53 | 8 | | 5/14/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 94-73 | W | 2.5 | W | 192 | U | 33-79 | 41.8% | 60 | 11 | 30-80 | 37.5% | 41 | 7 | | 5/20/2015 | @ ATLANTA | 97-88 | W | 2 | W | 199.5 | U | 37-84 | 44.0% | 60 | 12 | 34-77 | 44.2% | 43 | 12 | | 5/22/2015 | @ ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5/24/2015 | ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5/26/2015 | ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 4/12/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | 99-108 | L | 9 | T | 194.5 | O | 36-87 | 41.4% | 47 | 11 | 39-85 | 45.9% | 62 | 19 | | 4/13/2015 | NEW YORK | 108-112 | L | -14.5 | L | 195 | O | 39-88 | 44.3% | 44 | 8 | 43-77 | 55.8% | 49 | 17 | | 4/15/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 85-91 | L | 5 | L | 197.5 | U | 36-92 | 39.1% | 49 | 15 | 31-77 | 40.3% | 59 | 21 | | 4/19/2015 | BROOKLYN | 99-92 | W | -11 | L | 204.5 | U | 34-79 | 43.0% | 44 | 14 | 36-79 | 45.6% | 52 | 17 | | 4/22/2015 | BROOKLYN | 96-91 | W | -9 | L | 202.5 | U | 35-90 | 38.9% | 53 | 8 | 35-78 | 44.9% | 55 | 16 | | 4/25/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 83-91 | L | -3.5 | L | 199 | U | 32-90 | 35.6% | 61 | 15 | 32-83 | 38.6% | 57 | 15 | | 4/27/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 115-120 | L | -6 | L | 198 | O | 46-95 | 48.4% | 62 | 16 | 46-96 | 47.9% | 49 | 9 | | 4/29/2015 | BROOKLYN | 107-97 | W | -9 | W | 200 | O | 40-83 | 48.2% | 55 | 11 | 37-78 | 47.4% | 37 | 12 | | 5/1/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 111-87 | W | -5 | W | 198.5 | U | 43-85 | 50.6% | 52 | 11 | 31-85 | 36.5% | 53 | 15 | | 5/3/2015 | WASHINGTON | 98-104 | L | -5.5 | L | 198 | O | 37-98 | 37.8% | 58 | 11 | 38-91 | 41.8% | 62 | 6 | | 5/5/2015 | WASHINGTON | 106-90 | W | -9.5 | W | 199 | U | 37-85 | 43.5% | 54 | 10 | 35-82 | 42.7% | 50 | 16 | | 5/9/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | 101-103 | L | -4 | L | 196.5 | O | 36-81 | 44.4% | 49 | 10 | 37-78 | 47.4% | 54 | 13 | | 5/11/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | 106-101 | W | -4.5 | W | 198 | O | 41-87 | 47.1% | 48 | 13 | 38-85 | 44.7% | 53 | 16 | | 5/13/2015 | WASHINGTON | 82-81 | W | -7 | L | 201 | U | 34-83 | 41.0% | 59 | 23 | 33-88 | 37.5% | 52 | 19 | | 5/15/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | 94-91 | W | 2.5 | W | 197 | U | 36-84 | 42.9% | 53 | 15 | 34-93 | 36.6% | 65 | 11 | | 5/20/2015 | CLEVELAND | 88-97 | L | -2 | L | 199.5 | U | 34-77 | 44.2% | 43 | 12 | 37-84 | 44.0% | 60 | 12 | | 5/22/2015 | CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5/24/2015 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5/26/2015 | @ CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | CLEVELAND: GUARDS: KYRIE IRVING will play off the ball more. With defenses keying on LeBron James, Irving should become a more efficient scorer . . . DION WAITERS will start for the Cavaliers at shooting guard. He shows flashes of brilliance on offense, but like Irving, doesn't play defense . . . MIKE MILLER reunites with James as a part-time floor spacer . . . JOE HARRIS' deep shooting makes him a possible long-term replacement for Miller. FORWARDS: LeBRON JAMES is the MVP favorite. He'll fill up the stat sheet while having these Cavaliers in a position to win every single night . . . KEVIN LOVE is one of the game's premier power forwards. He should have plenty of open looks this season, as he plays off of James. He'll also rack up rebounds . . . TRISTAN THOMPSON's switch from shooting left-handed to righty last season went well. He's a solid two-way player who should see time at center as well . . . SHAWN MARION will be a swiss-army knife off the bench for the Cavs. He can do a little bit of everything and will allow James to get a little rest this season. . . JAMES JONES followed James to Cleveland. He'll see minutes in a handful of games as a three-point specialist. CENTERS: ANDERSON VAREJAO stayed relatively healthy last season, and the Cavs will need him considering their thin rotation up front. He never developed much of an offensive game, but his energy, defense and rebounding fit well alongside Thompson and James. Because of this important information, no power rating or computer score edges are posted for this game. |  | ATLANTA: GUARDS: Considering he was almost gone a year ago, the Hawks are thankful JEFF TEAGUE is still in town. He may never be a great shooter, but he gets wherever he wants on the floor . . . KYLE KORVER is still the NBA's premier shooter, and he's shown no signs of relinquishing that title . . . THABO SEFOLOSHA gives the Hawks a defensive option to complement Korver. He looked worn down last season though, eventually falling out of OKC's rotation . . . KENT BAZEMORE gives Atlanta some more offensive firepower off the bench . . . DENNIS SCHRODER showed flashes of that Rajon Rondo Lite promise last year. Don't be surprised to see him paired with Teague in some lineups . . . There's no guarantee JOHN JENKINS will ever be the same after back surgery. FORWARDS: PAUL MILLSAP has developed into a capable co-alpha, along with Jeff Teague. In addition to his low-post work, he's developed a three-point shot and the ability to work off the dribble . . . DeMARRE CARROLL is trying to add a three-point shot to his repertoire. It would give him a big boost in offensive value to go along with his defense and all-around hustle . . . ADREIAN PAYNE will provide some much-needed depth at the 4 and 5 spots. He's NBA-ready, especially with his ability to pull opposing big men away from the basket with his shooting . . . MIKE MUSCALA gives them another big man who can shoot it, but he's not athletic enough to hold his own in the NBA. CENTERS: Will AL HORFORD ever stay healthy? He's an All-Star when he is. His recent injuries have been a bit fluky, but it's going to be tough to trust him . . . PERO ANTIC proved to be a capable stretch-5 last year, but the arrival of Payne will likely push him out of the rotation. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW (CLEVELAND-ATLANTA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(With AP Photos.)
*Cavaliers-Hawks Preview* =========================
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
Cleveland At Atlanta, Game Two, 8:30 p.m. EDT
ATLANTA (AP) -- While the Atlanta Hawks try to figure out who will guard LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers are just grateful the four-time MVP is still standing.
It's understandable. This series could turn into a war of attrition - and they've only played one game.
James was limping around, Kyrie Irving went to the bench and didn't return and DeMarre Carroll is listed as day-to-day after being helped off the court in Game 1.
There was "raging fear" swelling in Cleveland coach David Blatt when he saw James in obvious pain after rolling his right ankle for the second time in the playoffs.
But James, who said his first thought was "not again," simply tied his shoe tighter and was back on the court within minutes. He'll be ready to go on Friday night in Game 2.
"He's the closest thing to Superman there is out there," Blatt said. "That's the only way I can explain it."
Irving's situation is more of a concern.
It's unclear how effective he will be the rest of the playoffs. Irving hobbled into the series and played only about 3 minutes in the fourth quarter of Game 1 after tweaking his sore left knee.
"He wants to be out there at his best and he's dealing with a situation that's not easy for him," Blatt said. "On the other hand he's still out there contributing and giving us things we really need and battling through this thing with heart and with courage."
Irving, who had 10 points and six assists, continues to receive treatment for tendinitis in the knee.
"We hope that he can play," Blatt said. "The nature of his problem is one that allows him to do so. It's just a matter of discomfort and sort of having to deal with the elements and play through it."
The Hawks can relate.
Atlanta received good news when a MRI showed a sprain but no structural damage in Carroll's left knee. He listed as questionable for Game 2.
The forward is Atlanta's top perimeter defender and drew primary responsibility for guarding James. If Carroll can't play, guard Kent Bazemore and power forward Paul Millsap could share that difficult assignment.
"The biggest thing is trying to limit everyone else," Bazemore said. "He's going to get what he's going to get. If you can kind of keep everyone else in the bottle, you have a better chance."
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Some other things to watch in Game 2:
KORVER QUIET: Kyle Korver, one of the league's top 3-point shooters in the regular season, has not scored in double figures in his last five postseason games. He attempted only five shots overall while making two of four 3s to finish with nine points in Game 1. Korver had two 3-pointers disallowed due to offensive fouls. His only other shot in the half led to a three-point play.
ONE-MAN BENCH: The Cavaliers had only one bench player score in Game 1 - but he scored a lot. Smith set a career playoff high with his 28 points, most coming while closely defended. He made 10 of 16 shots, including eight of 12 3s. He wanted more. "Honestly, I couldn't really sleep last night," Smith said Thursday. "I just kept playing the game over and over again. More the shots I missed, believe it or not, than the ones I made."
SCHRODER SLUMPING: Dennis Schroder has been an explosive complement to starting point guard Jeff Teague, but he made only 2 of 10 shots with four assists. He missed each of his three 3-pointers. Coach Mike Budenholzer said he wouldn't single out Schroder's misses. "Our entire group, we could have gotten better shots," Budenholzer said.
SCOTT SITS: Mike Scott didn't play off Atlanta's bench in Game 1 after averaging 7.8 points in the regular season. Budenholzer said Scott, a power forward, probably won't be an option against James. Mike Muscala had two points in 10 minutes as the top backup at power forward.
ALL-NBA AGAIN: James was a first-team pick to the All-NBA team for the ninth time in 12 years. "To be rewarded again with that, it means a lot," he said. "I've done something pretty cool in my career so far. Hopefully I can continue."
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AP freelance writer Amy Jinkner-Lloyd contributed to this report.
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