Rivers didn't do so, and there was a reason why Tony Allen had limited playing time on the Celtics.
Moreover, as a "master of historical comebacks," Rivers didn't have the ability to adapt on the fly.
Hansen's performance kept the Cavaliers close, and by the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 23.
Hansen had played the entire first quarter, contributing 13 points with a dazzling performance.
But since he had played the entire quarter, he had also expended a lot of energy.
During this period, it was Jamison leading the Cavaliers on the court.
On the other side, Rivers had put Garnett in play.
At this point, both teams were truly engaged in bayonet combat, without any regard for the next game.
It was during this time that James's absence began to reveal its impact.
James's staggered travel strategy was criticized, but this Cavaliers team really couldn't keep up scoring during the bench rotation without him.
