Stephen A. Smith Blasts Kenny Atkinson for Comments Ahead of Game 4 vs Knicks
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks, falling behind 3-0 in the series. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said analytics showed the team performed better than the score indicated, but commentator Stephen A. Smith disagreed with his optimistic view.Key Facts
- The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 3 at home to the New York Knicks, 121-108.
- The Cavaliers are now down 3-0 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals series.
- No NBA team has ever come back to win a series after losing the first three games.
- Coach Kenny Atkinson said analytics showed they “won 2 out of 3” games in terms of expected score.
- Stephen A. Smith criticized Atkinson for being too optimistic despite the large series deficit.
- To stay in the series, the Cavaliers need to win four straight games, including at least two on the road.
- The Cavaliers were the No. 1 seed last season but underperformed in the playoffs.
- The Knicks are close to sweeping the series and advancing to the NBA Finals.
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