VIDEO: Irving's drop pass leads to Mozgov's vicious one-hander
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The Boston Celtics' defense has struggled to contain the Cleveland Cavaliers' pick-and-roll attack. That much is clear from Games 1 and 2, where they conceded an average of 106 points per game.
The Cavaliers' guards are gaining entry into the Celtics' paint with ease, leaving Boston's interior defenders exposed.
Here's an example from Game 3 on Thursday. Kyrie Irving gets past the first line of defense before setting up a rolling Timofey Mozgov for a powerful one-handed jam.
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