Cleveland Cavaliers: What To Do Against The Golden State Warriors

Step Four: Make the offense less predictable

It would be better if Irving or James had more players to pass to as a cutter.

Players like Richard Jefferson, Liggins and Shumpert need to be ready to cut off-the-ball because none of those three are consistent shooters from three-point range but are smart players who know how to find their place off-ball. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been using James as a cutter off-ball more than any other player but since there are other players on the court, it would probably be prudent for the team to find a way to maximize the others’ offensive capabilities as well.

All have shown an impressive ability to finish inside and it’s more than disappointing that Tyronn Lue’s offense has everyone except James and Irving set-up to be spot-up shooters in the offense.

To that point, Irving and Liggins would also do well to go their bag of most moves when matched up against Curry and Shaun Livingston.

While Curry is Irving’s height, Irving has Kobe-like footwork in the post and should be able to consistently get a shot up over him. Liggins, who is a jack of all trades but master of none offensively, weighs almost 20 more pounds than Livingston and with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, should be able to convert against opposing players if he has solid position.

There may be weakside shot-blocking available, but both players should be able to wrap around a pass to the inside to the big or back outside to the open shooter if that’s the case.