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Did the Cavaliers' Defense Prove Anything Against the Pacers?

We kept hearing that the Cleveland Cavaliers, after struggling in the second half of the season, would simply "flip the switch" come playoff time. And, after a 4-0 series sweep of the Indiana Pacers, you would think that they did just that.

To this point the Cavaliers have averaged the third-most points per game (112.8) and own the playoffs' highest offensive rating (115.9) through four games. Additionally, among all 16 teams, they rank second in both effective field goal percentage (56.5%) and true shooting percentage (59.6%).

Having said all that, Cleveland ranks just fifth in net rating (4.