Cavs cite ‘tough defense’ on Horford as key to Game 3 win
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Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a desperately needed 116-86 Game 3 win against the Boston Celtics to make it a 2-1 series. In the first two games, Cleveland looked over-matched by the Celtics’ young talent while struggling to defend and makeCavs cite ‘tough defense’ on Horford as key to Game 3 win
Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a desperately needed 116-86 Game 3 win against the Boston Celtics to make it a 2-1 series. In the first two games, Cleveland looked over-matched by the Celtics’ young talent while struggling to defend and make open shots.A major adjustment was needed to win Game 3, which was obviously critical for Cleveland. Cavaliers forward Kevin Love stated that Tristan Thompson’s ability to slow Al Horford was a major key for Game 3. “Tristan has always been great in stepping up and taking the challenge in any series,” Love said. “You’ve got to give a lot of credit to Tristan because Horford is really the one that makes them go. He can play a little bit of the point forward. He can do a lot of the intangibles that even for their team might not show up on the box score as well. But he did a great job on him tonight, and he’s done a great job on him the last two games.”Horford was limited to seven points, seven rebounds and four assists on 2-for-4 shooting in Game 3. As a resul Read more