The Cavs jumped out to a 15-point lead at halftime, due in large part to some impressive passing. Cleveland assisted on 19 of its 26 made field goals in the first half.
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Kyrie Irving was in a giving mood, dishing out six dimes in the half, including a nasty alley-oop to Iman Shumpert.
Kevin Love was the recipient of a few of those assists, scoring 22 points and grabbing seven boards before the break. Even J.R. Smith got in on the passing action.
Funny to think this is the same team that considered firing its head coach less than a month ago.
