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Tristan Thompson Tries to Turn His Finals Around on the Home Hardwood

Even with Kyrie Irving, at times, struggling to find his shot through the first two games of the 2017 Finals, the Cavaliers essentially know what they’re going to get from the Big Three.

What the Wine and Gold have been lacking are contributions by some normally rock-solid performers – including the remaining 40 percent of their starting lineup.

J.R. Smith hasn’t shot the ball poorly through the 2017 postseason, he just hasn’t shot much – averaging just over 4.5 shots per contest, netting three points in Game 1 of the Finals and taking the collar in 14 frustrating minutes of floor time on Sunday.