Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Takeaways From Game 4 vs. Hawks

May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) calls for a jump ball after tying up Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (not shown) at the end of game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) and forward Kent Bazemore (24) celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Cavaliers Shut Down Kyle Korver

During the first-round series against the Boston Celtics, Kyle Korver averaged 12.2 points per contest while shooting 48 percent overall and 45 percent from three-point range. Based on his ability to stretch the floor, one of the priorities for the Cavaliers was to limit his scoring opportunities.

"“We just try to stay glued in on him,” Tyronn Lue said via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “We know he’s dangerous. I think in the last series, his plus/minus when he’s on the floor was +78. When he was off the floor, they were -24. We know how important he is, how important the three-point shot is. He kind of gets them going, making shots in transition and making open three’s.”"

In the four-game set, Korver averaged 7.5 points per outing, which is nearly a five-point drop off from his scoring output against the Celtics. Furthermore, after attempting 8.7 shots per outing (6.7 from beyond the arc) against Boston, the Cavaliers limited Korver to just 5.8 shots per outing, including 3.5 attempts from three-point range. This includes a 1-for-4 showing in Game 4.

Two words: mission accomplished.

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