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Three Adjustments The Cavaliers Need To Make For A Game Two Victory Against Pacers

3. Green Finding A Groove- The first playoff game as a Cavalier did not go as planned for Jeff Green. Green had absolutely zero offensive rhythm and it reflected in his 0-for-7 shooting performance Sunday. Green, not known for his three-point shooting by any stretch, elected to shoot half of his shots from long range. After shooting just thirty-one percent from behind the arc in the regular season, one would think taking it to the paint wouldn’t be the worst idea for Green.

“The message to Jeff is to be aggressive,” Cavaliers head coach Ty Lue told reporters on Monday. “We need him on the floor for another ball handler when they’re pressuring our guards, attacking the basket, and don’t just settle, just be aggressive. If you’re going to make a mistake, make an aggressive mistake. He understands that. And I thought defensively he was pretty good, but offensively I think he just needs to be more aggressive with the basketball.”

Green seems to think otherwise.

“If they’re going to leave me open, I’m going to continue to shoot it,” Green said. “They’re going to fall and then they’ll have to adjust. I’m not going to adjust to them, they’re going to have to adjust to how I’m going to play.”

Of course, Indiana has no reason to adjust to Green after his abysmal day from the field. If he continues to approach the game the same way, he’ll force Cleveland to adjust to their own teammate’s flaw.

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Elijah Mooneyham has been a dedicated sports fan his whole life. Born and raised in Cleveland, he has his best days when his hometown teams are winning. Elijah is currently on-air talent/producer on two shows, The Main Event and The Moon Hour, where you can find on AllSportsCleveland.com. He also has an insane passion for professional wrestling, so catch his opinions on the world of professional wrestling.

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