Heading into game 3 tonight, there isn’t too much noise. The hype of this series has somewhat subdued given what transpired in the first two games. In the mind of many, for good reason, this series is all but done. The atmosphere surrounding this series now is calm, which could benefit the Raptors in playing a more focused game.
Here are some pre-game notes, with the biggest news coming out of Cleveland’s camp – Matthew Dellavedova is questionable.
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Matthew Dellavedova will go through shootaround this morning to test his sore ankle. Probably a game time decision
— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) May 21, 2016
Tyronn Lue said Matthew Dellavedova's status for Game 3 will be determined after going through shootaround on his sore ankle.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 21, 2016
Talking about in-game adjustments..
DeMar says when LeBron is off the floor Raptors have to get the ball out of Kyrie's hands …
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 21, 2016
Lowry: "We havent played well for 48 mins yet, or even 36. We've let the wheels come off early in the 1st half so we've got to grind it out"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 21, 2016
'We're doing things out that are out of character … The farther you go in playoffs the less mistakes you can make' — Casey.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 21, 2016
Case says key will avoiding those short stretches in past two where Cavs go on a run and 'break our back' …
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 21, 2016
On being back home..
DeMar, asked what impact the ACC crowd might have tonight: 'Have you been here before?'
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 21, 2016
Nothing new, but Valanciunas will clearly be out of the lineup again tonight. Via Zach Harper, CBS:
During the broadcast of Game 2 Thursday night, ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen informed us Raptors coach Dwane Casey said Valanciunas “definitely won’t play” Game 3 in Toronto on Saturday. And Game 4 doesn’t sound like a great bet either.
“Jonas Valanciunas. He will definitely not play in Game 3, according to Dwane Casey. He’s still not close. They’re hoping maybe Game 4, but you get the feeling that’s wishful thinking.”
Passport troubles..
