The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated game 1 with a 115-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs started the game looking stale and fell behind 7-0, but they shook off the rust after only several minutes. Cleveland finished the first quarter with a 33-28 lead. If they plan to game 2 and remain undefeated, they must focus on these three areas.
ATTACK THE PAINT AND CRASH THE BOARDS Cleveland entered the game shooting 46.2% from three point range throughout eight games. They were sinking three at ridiculous rate during the Atlanta series, breaking numerous records in the process. However in game 1, Toronto appeared overly concerned on perimeter defense. They left wide open lanes to the rim. LeBron James shot 11/12 in the paint and scored 24
ATTACK THE PAINT AND CRASH THE BOARDS Cleveland entered the game shooting 46.2% from three point range throughout eight games. They were sinking three at ridiculous rate during the Atlanta series, breaking numerous records in the process. However in game 1, Toronto appeared overly concerned on perimeter defense. They left wide open lanes to the rim. LeBron James shot 11/12 in the paint and scored 24