Cleveland was outpaced by a noticeable margin by the Knicks, to say the least. The outcomes weren’t close. The Cavaliers were defeated by double-digits in all games of the series with their median margin of defeat being 14.5 points (which is more forgiving than their average margin of 19 points, but also, a 37-point deficit in Game 4 does a lot to skew that average).
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Cavaliers Have Defied Momentum to this Point; Up Come the Knicks
I don’t know what to make of this Cavs team.
So far, they have played back-to-back seven game series during this NBA Playoffs. Both series have seen the Cavaliers and their opponents tied at a 2-2 game split after four games. Both series have seen the Cleveland squad narrowly secure a Game 5 win, seeming like momentum could be on their side.
With Some Teams Allowed to Practice Soon, Here’s An NBA Playoff Plan
Just yesterday NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that as states begin to ease restrictions on their “shelter in place” decrees, the league will permit the effected teams to return to their practice facilities if the lifted restrictions allow for it. This means that for instance, there is a chance the Cleveland Cavaliers could return toContinue reading “With Some Teams Allowed to Practice Soon, Here’s An NBA Playoff Plan”
The Three At-Bat Minimum: A Crazy Idea to Up Interest in Baseball (its different than the three batter minimum)
Watch enough well-pitched baseball games and eventually you will hear something similar to: “Mike Clevinger was stellar today, pitching a complete game shut out. He allowed just one hit and one walk over 9 innings, but was the benefactor of two double play balls. He faced the minimum.” “The minimum.” For those that may notContinue reading “The Three At-Bat Minimum: A Crazy Idea to Up Interest in Baseball (its different than the three batter minimum)”
Pick-Up Sports Talk: Cleveland 