Goombah,
Don't be surprised if Lue does exactly what you suggested, because his way isn't working.
With all the bizarre turns this playoffs, don't count Cavs out just yet. One key injury or ejection can turn this entire thing around.
One thing for sure, Kyrie and Kevin need to play like the superstars they think they are.
Getthesenets,
I don't see Love playing Game 3 from the concussion in the previous game. Still not sure how he was elbowed in the head and no foul was called.
If Lue is stubborn, then he will insist on his way . I think he's smarter than that, but I don't know if it will matter. David Blatt had his critics for sure and some of it was justified. It's easy to forget that the Cavs were nearly up 3-0 in last year's Finals. But what will it say if the Cavs get ousted in 4-5 games with a full roster and David Blatt took GS to 6 games with effectively 7 players last year? The defense has slipped considerably from last year. And look at LeBron's lack of offense in the first two games comparied to the monster he was in the '15 Finals.
The Cavs have also stopped running offense. It's basically four guys sitting on the three point line while either Irving or LeBron try to drive. The defense just sits back and waits to converge. The Cavs offense is most effective when it snaps off quick passes and players are in constant motion. None of that has happened in the first two games.
If I were Lue, I would set the tone in the first five minutes. I would send out an expendable player to smash Green with an elbow or forearm. If he can get away with thuggery, there's no reason for the Cavs not to dish it back.
