Cleveland shot 9 for 26 (26%) from beyond the arc …
Cleveland struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 9 of 26 attempts. Sam Merrill, a key player, had an unusually poor performance, going 0-for-7 from beyond the arc. Despite having open looks, the team could not convert, leading to a disappointing outcome in the game.
- ▪Cleveland shot 9 for 26 (26%) from three-point range.
- ▪Sam Merrill went 0-for-7 from three, despite shooting 40% in the playoffs.
- ▪James Harden noted that the team had many open shots but failed to make them.
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