As they wait to learn who they will face in the second round of this year’s NBA Playoffs, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are staying sharp on the practice court.
Wednesday work.
MORE 📸: https://t.co/18UWRFp44y#DefendTheLand pic.twitter.com/FvDjj5fNHc
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 26, 2017
The Cavs, who swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup, will face the Milwaukee Bucks or Toronto Raptors in the semifinal round. After today’s practice, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters that he and his team are preparing for both opponents.
Ty Lue says Cavs have been working on both Mil and Tor while also working on conditioning
— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) April 26, 2017
Coach Lue: it's a tough series (TOR/MKE) so for me right now I am preparing for both teams until it's over #Cavs
— Allie Clifton (@FSOAllieOop) April 26, 2017
Coach Lue tells Fred McLeod of Fox Sports Ohio that he was happy with his team’s defensive intensity against the Pacers, but their high number of turnovers will have to be addressed.
Ty says he was happy with defensive intensity in Pacers series, but says cutting down turnovers a must
— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) April 26, 2017
Whether it be against the Bucks or Raptors, the Cavs will resume their quest to defend The Land on Monday, May 1st. Until then, coach Lue and his team plan to keep a watchful eye on what develops throughout the playoffs.
Ty says he will host entire Bkb Ops staff to watch Tor-Mil game 6 tomorrow night
— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) April 26, 2017