Originally Posted by horseofcourse

I am a Cav homer so temper these comments...but 3 years ago, the Pistons were supposedly to be absolutely zero match for the Lakers, and the Lakers were extremely lucky to win the one game they did. The next year the Pistons took the Spurs to game 7 and last year, the Heat beat the Mavs in 6. For a supposedly way overmatched conference the East I would say has held their own in the finals.

What is always overlooked by everyone is how well the Cavs play defense. Brown is a Popovich disciple and that is what Brown bashers completely overlook which is how significantly the team's defense has improved since Brown took over the job. It is all about the defense with him, and the criticism he takes on here is unconscionable as he has the team in the finals for the first time in the 37 year history of the team. In 16 playoff games, only 1 time has a team reached 100 points against them in regulation...the Wizards in game 2. They play defense, they rebound and they will have the best player in the gym. I will be absolutely shocked if they get swept as some are suggesting.

I'll concede when the Spurs beat them 4 times!!