Cavaliers-Pistons Game 6 instant reactions. Cavs fail to close out series

Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich give their instant reactions and analysis after Cavaliers-Pistons Game 6 in Cleveland.

Dribble, dribble, dribble: Cavs dribbled this game away – Terry Pluto

This is a great opportunity in front of our great crowd.” That’s what Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said before Game 6 of the second round of the playoffs on Friday at Rocket Arena. It was a chance to beat the Detroit Pistons and advance to the Eastern Conference finals vs.
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