On February 10, Beijing time, the Cavaliers defeated the Spurs 105-92 to usher in a three-game winning streak, the key to victory, Allen (15 points and 14 rebounds, Mobley (18 points and 12 rebounds) and Lefu (7 points and 10 rebounds) The three major internal lines in the offensive and defensive ends of the advantage, Garland's All-Star ability, the "effect" brought by the 4-for-2 trade is the key.
Garland 27+5+6
Cavaliers before the game 33 wins 21 losses in the East 4th; Spurs 20 wins 34 losses in the West 12th, the strength of the two teams has a certain gap, but the game began to play a 10-2 dream start, the passive situation in the Cavaliers began to fight back, the fans who have been watching the Cavaliers game will not be unfamiliar with its way, one defense, two by Garland's drive.
First, defense.
Aaron is the top basket guard, Moland is the spider-man sweeping around, and there are qualified 3D defensive sharpsmen such as Okuro and Osman on the outside, so the following section and a half is pictured as follows:
Allen and Mobley covered consecutively
The Cavaliers' outside line drove the Spurs players to the paint area, and then as shown in the picture, Allen and Mobley served with hot pots in a row, note that although the Cavaliers' blocking data is not prominent (averaging 4.3 league 24th per game), but the two men's basket protection effect is excellent, so at the end of the half, the Spurs' shooting rate is little by little limited to only 40.4% + 17.6% to get 48 points, the rest of the matter depends on how the Cavaliers attack, how?
Second, Garland's drive.
Garland's outstanding performance this season has allowed him to be selected as an All-Star by the coaching staff, and what is his ability?
Garland's throw
Like Morant, Garland has a one-handed throwing stunt. He blocked with Allen and Mobley, he rushed to the basket, the blocker followed down, if Pelter saved, Garland sent a good pass, and the latter two dunked in the air; if Pollel "crouched" defense like this defense, Garland threw a throw. Notice that Garland's throwing skills are gradually becoming comparable to Those of Trae Young and Morante.
Garland three points
With only the ability to throw and pass, Garland is not enough to enter the All-Star and force opponents to headaches, this season Garland's three-point shooting rate of 36.9%, is already a qualified three-point shooter. In the first half, Garland scored 2 of 2 three-pointers, 6-of-9 contributed 14 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and the Cavaliers were the first contributors to the 57-48 comeback.
Note that the team's defensive, Garland's personal abilities, including Allen and Mobley's twin towers stirring up the paint zone (the former 4 points and 7 rebounds at halftime; the latter 12 points and 5 rebounds at halftime), this is the Cavaliers' inherent offensive and defensive ability, which is not enough to beat Popovich's Spurs, the key point is that the team brought in LeVert in 4-for-2, and the latter became the X factor for the Cavaliers to complete the counter-overtaking and eventually win.
After Rubio's knee injury season reimbursement, the team took him as the main chip, plus three draft picks, from the Pacers to LeVert and a draft pick, this 4-for-2 deal, directly supplemented the team's immediate combat strength, reflected in this game:
Third, LeVert 11 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal output.
A player of LeVert's level can help the Cavaliers rush to the top, Carlisle commented, so what kind of ability does LeVert have?
Le Vere Middle Distance
Mid-range near the free throw line, Le Vere's long, three-grain mid-range for the game.
LeVert three-pointers
LeVert holds the ball on a three-point shooting rate of 28.8%, but he receives the ball and shoots 38.6% from three points, which can play the role of a qualified shooter, and the Cavaliers, who have the double brains of Garland and Rondo, such as this offense, Rondo's pass, LeVert chased the three points.
Le Vere assists Allen in the air with a heavy buckle
LeVert has averaged 4.4 assists per game this season, he has a certain passing ability, and more importantly, he and Allen are teammates who have worked together for three seasons.
So, LeVert contributed 11 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal in the first game, off the bench, becoming the team's first surprise on the outside, note that when Garland rested, the team had a second outside leader, which was the source of the Cavaliers' urgent lack due to Sexton's season reimbursement, and this is not his full value.
Because Le Ver can take on the heavy responsibility of Garland's shadow, so the previously tired Garland can get sufficient physical reserves to keep him efficient, reflected in this game, Garland only played 30 minutes in this game, and with physical protection, he was able to effectively bomb 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 15 shots, which is LeWell's invisible value.
At this point, the Cavaliers lightly won the Spurs, the team's inherent defense, Garland's leadership role, 4-for-2 trade to get LeVert, playing an X-factor effect, can not be ignored.