1. Shutting Down The Paint- Inside the paint is where the Hornets are most dangerous. Though Kemba Walker can shoot the ball, he won’t go to the place until he’s certain he won’t find the hoop from crashing inside the key. Walker is one of the most explosive point guards in the NBA and as a result, he’s made it a problem to defend him. When Walker gets going, teams tend to shift their focus to him, creating more chaos for when his bigs get involved. Dwight Howard and Cody Zeller are two very capable scorers and certainly two sound rebounders. If they get to the ball first and gobble up second-chance opportunities, it’ll be a long day for the Cavs. After allowing 48 points in the paint to the Knicks, look for Cleveland to be disruptive down inside.
Recent Comments