The Cavs are back, but…

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The win by the Cavs over the Bulls last night allowed the fans to begin to breath again. It required LeBron James taking over the game to get the Cavs to 1-1 in the series. He dominated inside the paint and was unstoppable.

To gain control of the series, the young Cavs are going to have to go to Chicago and play at a level above the effort they displayed last night. The Bulls are a physical team that plays better at home than on the road. To win the game tomorrow night, the Cavs have to continue to increase their intensity and effort.

If they do, the Cavs will win the series and move on. If not, they could be in big trouble. Getting J.R. Smith back from suspension will help. But if Iman Shumpert is out that will offset the advantage of Smith’s return.

The Cavs can do it. All it takes is effort and intensity.

That is what I think. Tell us what you think by commenting here or tweeting me @NNRonDSN.

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