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10 Reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers Can Absolutely Defeat the Golden State Warriors

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Ken Hornack

6. Strength in Numbers from Three-Point Range

Curry and Klay Thompson are as dynamic of a duo as any in recent memory as far as scoring points in bunches in a hurry. But it’s the Cavs who lead the NBA this postseason in three-pointers made per game (14.4) and shooting percentage from that distance (.434). Frye is a ridiculous 26-of-45 for 57.8 percent, and Love and Irving are among five other players shooting better than 40 percent.

As prolific as the Cavs can be playing a style of game more commonly associated with the Warriors, they’ve proven they can win without hoisting up three after three. In a Game 1 blowout of the Raptors, they went only 7-of-20 from long range as James did the bulk of his damage driving to the basket and attacking the rim.

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Ken Hornack

Ken Hornack is a longtime NBA sports journalist. Before covering the Orlando Magic for the Daytona Beach News-Journal and FoxSportsFlorida.com, the native of the Cleveland area got his foot in the door with the Cavaliers during the Tom Nissalke coaching era and will forever associate his senior year of high school with the Miracle of Richfield. You can follow him @Ken_Hornack.

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