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Cavaliers, Kenny Atkinson name one Raptors' Scottie Barnes skill to limit in NBA Playoffs
TL;DR
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to limit Scottie Barnes' passing skills in their NBA Playoffs series against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized the importance of shutting down Barnes' playmaking ability to secure a commanding lead.
Key points
- Cavaliers aim to limit Scottie Barnes' passing skills
- Barnes averages 23.5 points and 51.5% shooting in playoffs
- Kenny Atkinson emphasizes importance of shutting down playmaking
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Cavaliers, Kenny Atkinson name one Raptors' Scottie Barnes skill to limit in NBA Playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a goal for Game 3 and that is to practically end their first-round NBA Playoffs series. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley have all been great but taking a commanding 3-0 lead will be hard. This is why Coach Kenny Atkinson added a prong to their set of objectives: shut down Scottie Barnes' ability to make plays for the Toronto Raptors.
Cavaliers, Atkinson know Raptors key to going deep is Barnes' passing
So far, Scottie Barnes has been the living engine of the Raptors. He scores 23.5 points through a 51.5% clip from the field while getting a steal per night. Coach Kenny Atkinson knows that getting to the basket is not the best skill that the Raptors star has to offer. He noted that the Cavaliers need to shut down Barnes' passing and playmaking more than anything else, via Eric Koreen of The Athletic.
Q&A
What skill of Scottie Barnes are the Cavaliers focusing on in the playoffs?
The Cavaliers are focusing on limiting Scottie Barnes' passing and playmaking skills.
What are Scottie Barnes' current playoff statistics?
Scottie Barnes is averaging 23.5 points per game with a shooting percentage of 51.5% during the playoffs.
Why is shutting down Barnes' passing crucial for the Cavaliers?
Shutting down Barnes' passing is crucial because he ranks in the 96th percentile for potential assists, making him a key playmaker for the Raptors.