Halftime dribbles on Game 4 between the Cavaliers and host Pacers …
1. This has been an absolute basketball massacre, and the Cavs have found themselves on the wrong end. They trail 80-39 at halftime and only have themselves to blame.
2. The Cavs have been on their heels all night, looking unsure of what they want to do offensively. They have been horrible because of it. But wait. It gets worse. And I’m talking about the defense.
3. Basically, the Pacers came out way more active and played with way more force. They are doing anything they want. The Cavs don’t even look like they know what they want. And once they figure it out, it’s too late.
4. Along with all that, the shot quality is suspect. Cleveland is not getting any good looks, and a big part of that is because they’re either not moving the ball — or just committing turnovers. They have had nothing, zero, working all night.
5. For a game that you really need, this is inexcusable and unacceptable.
6. That said, I thought the Cavs could use a Cavalanche to get back in this. But now, I’ve accepted that this one is in the books. They’ll now have to win three straight … or it’s season over.
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