Cavaliers focus on tightening defense against Pistons guards
In the 102-84 Game 1 win, Cleveland plans stricter coverage on Detroit guards Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum, contesting their jumpers and urging them to beat them from the arc. Stuckey led Detroit with 20 points, while Mo Williams struggled early but finished with 12. The Cavaliers will adjust for Game 2 at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Celtics Tie Series Behind Allen Late 3 Pointer
Ray Allen sank a late 3 as the Celtics rallied to beat the Bulls 118-115 in Game 2. Allen finished with 30 points, matching a hot second half, while Ben Gordon scored late for Chicago in a back-and-forth playoff tilt. The series moves to Chicago for Games 3 and 4.
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Celtics and Cavaliers Deliver Scoring Extravaganza
Celtics beat Bulls 118 to 115 while Cavaliers edge Pistons 102 to 64. Lakers lead Clippers? not clear. Game by game scores show Boston and San Antonio results, plus Houston-Portland and Utah-LA matchups listed with times. References to player lines and attendance noted but data garbled.
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Cavaliers Hall of Fame season crowns Mike Brown Coach of the Year
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown earned Coach of the Year after guiding Cleveland to 66 wins and the league's top defense. LeBron James and Zydrunas Ilgauskas praised Brown's approach as the team earned home-court in the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
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