The Cavaliers were woefully inefficient in both against the Knicks in the playoffs, setting general manager Koby Altman in motion to address those issues.
Among his signings was Max Strus, the sharpshooting guard who eliminated the Knicks with the Miami Heat last spring and now has adopted Cleveland’s beef with New York.
“I mean, duh,” Barrett said. “But it’s fun. It’s a team we were able to beat in the playoffs. I know from my experience when we lost to Atlanta , when we saw them we were extra motivated to go and play them. We know what kind of energy they’re going to bring to the game, but we’re excited, too. I think it’s going to be a good two games.
“Me and Josh Hart similarities with offensive rebounding? You should’ve used Pat Beverly as a comparison,” Thompson said. “Me and Josh Hart-rebounding wise? No. That’s like a filet and a sirloin steak.” As Cleveland coach JB Bickerstaff acknowledged Monday, both were acquired to address an area of concern that was uncovered in the Knicks series.
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