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2016 NBA Finals Preview: 8 Keys to Success in Order for Cavs to Reign Supreme

Published by
Andrew Salmi

7. Great Bench Production from Top to Bottom

The addition of former Orlando Magic power forward Channing Frye at the trading deadline gives Cleveland another three-point threat.

In the Cavs’ second-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Frye helped his team take a commanding 3–0 series lead when he went off for 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 7-of-9 from three-point range, in a Game 3 victory.

Believe it or not, the Cavs’ most efficient offense this postseason included starting small forward LeBron James and four reserves: Frye, point guard Matthew Dellavedova, small forward Richard Jefferson and shooting guard Iman Shumpert. That group is an eye-opening plus-59 in Cleveland’s 14 playoff games this year.

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Andrew Salmi

Andrew Salmi is a recent graduate of California State University, Fullerton after he previously attended Arizona State University. He is proud to be a staff writer for Cavaliers Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @andrewsalmi.

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