Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson makes strangest analytics remark yet
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson made a controversial remark regarding his team's performance in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks. He claimed that the Cavaliers are essentially winning based on analytics, despite trailing 3-0 in the series. This statement has drawn criticism as it seems disconnected from the actual outcomes of the games.
- ▪Kenny Atkinson stated that the Cavaliers are analytically winning despite being down 3-0 in the series.
- ▪He mentioned that Cleveland has won two out of three in expected scores.
- ▪Atkinson's comments have been met with confusion and skepticism from the public.
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