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Who Have Been The Biggest X-Factors For The Cleveland Cavaliers In The Playoffs?

By Quenton S. Albertie

Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue calls out a play during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue calls out a play during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue calls out a play during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue calls out a play during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Who were the Cleveland Cavaliers x-factors in their first round sweep of the Indiana Pacers?

In a series where LeBron James dominated at an unprecedented level and the Cleveland Cavaliers offense was potent as expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers also won because of their defense on Paul George and the incredible focus and resilience they showed in what was as closely contested a sweep as there’s been in NBA history.

One off game by James and a couple of lucky breaks for the Indiana Pacers and the series might not be over just yet. Conversely, another otherwordly game by George or questionable in-game lineups may have led to a win or two by the Indiana Pacers.

However, thanks to these three Cleveland Cavaliers, those things weren’t possible.