Shooting Guard: J.R. Smith vs. Avery Bradley
Smith has shown the ability of late to completely take over a game with his prowess from beyond the three-point arc. However, his shooting can go cold which could become an issue in a tight contest. For the season, he’s averaging 12.7 points per game and dishing out 2.5 assists per game. If Smith is on, it will likely be a quick series.
Bradley is expected to play in the opening clash after sitting out Wednesday night’s regular season finale with a quad injury. This year, he’s averaging 13.9 points per game and just under two assists a contest, numbers that are an improvement from his previous career numbers.
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