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How LeBron, Cavs can sharpen attack versus Warriors' dazzling D

These Warriors are the greatest offensive team in history, but they have made the Finals noncompetitive with their defense.

The Cavs have managed just 97.4 points per 100 possessions, a mark that would have ranked dead stinking last in the regular season. They entered the Finals having scored 120 points per 100 possessions against two average defenses and one very good one this postseason -- a number so far above the all-time record, held by these Warriors, as to look implausible when you actually type it out.

We knew the Warriors would score. Cleveland's hope was to score with them, pray the Warriors suffered a couple of cold shooting games, and ride LeBron's greatness.