Cavs Defensive About Game 4 Victory

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CHICAGO -- One might think a team that scores 121 points on the road in an NBA playoff game would be proud of its offensive effort.



But the Cleveland Cavaliers insisted that their 121-98 Game 4 win over Chicago on Sunday was because of defense, not offense.



"It was good to see us get back to who we are," coach Mike Brown said after the Cavs took a 3-1 series lead over the Bulls.



Even with LeBron James recording a triple-double the Cavs want to be a strong defensive team. In Games 2 and 3 of the first-round series, they weren't.



In Game 2, Chicago had 13 offensive rebounds and 56 points in the paint. In Game 3, the Bulls scored 108 points. The Bulls topped 100 in both games, averaging 105. It's not what the Cavs expect of themselves, and not what they want -- especially if they hope to advance.

 

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