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Former Cavaliers Champion Calls Out Team for Quitting in Game 4 vs Knicks

Former Cavaliers Champion Calls Out Team for Quitting in Game 4 vs Knicks

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks by a large margin, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Former players and analysts criticized the Cavaliers for their lack of effort and blamed both the team and coach Kenny Atkinson for the poor performance.

Key Facts

  • The Cavaliers were trailing 3-0 before game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • They lost game 4 by a score of 130-93 to the New York Knicks.
  • The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
  • The Cavaliers started the game well but fell behind early and trailed 68-49 at halftime.
  • Former Cavaliers player Ron Harper criticized the team and coach Kenny Atkinson after the loss.
  • Channing Frye, a 2016 NBA champion, also said the Cavaliers “quit” during the game.
  • James Harden, who has faced criticism, was defended by Harper, who said the blame should be shared.
  • The Knicks have now won 11 postseason games in a row.
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