Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Keys To Defeating The Los Angeles Clippers

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) talks to forward Richard Jefferson (24), center Tristan Thompson (13) and guard J.R. Smith (5) during the second quarter in game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Being Locked-In For 48 Minutes

Against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers came out with energy but it quickly tailored off. That ultimately led to 34 points from Antekuompo, a heck of a game from Michael Beasley and an embarrassing moment by J.R. Smith.

Complacency was the word Tyronn Lue used to describe the problem with his team. It’s hard to argue with that assessment. The energy and focus starts with LeBron James but hopefully Lue’s messages hit home for the whole group. Every player in the rotation, from James to Richard Jefferson, needs to step it up.

Against the Los Angeles Clippers, complacency will lead to a blowout. The team may be on a three-game losing streak themselves but the three-headed monster of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan will run them off the court.