Kenny Atkinson played it coy pregame, saying "We'll …
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was noncommittal about potential lineup changes before a recent game. Despite his coy remarks, the team had already decided to keep Dean Wade as the fifth starter. This decision was made prior to the game, indicating a level of consistency in the lineup.
- ▪Kenny Atkinson played coy when asked about a potential lineup change.
- ▪The Cavaliers decided to stick with Dean Wade as the fifth starter.
- ▪The decision to maintain the lineup was made before the game.
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