In Nets' case id say its all about Lebron. When he had to sit down with 4 fouls at the beginning of 3rd quarter, the Nets were able to comeback. Cavs were much easier to defend without him.
When he returned to the rink in 4th, Nets had to adjust back to guard him. That means double or triple teaming when he had the ball, and also means more space for his teammates. Therefore they were left for an open 3 pt opportunities more often, and knocking down those shots relatively easily.
Nets couldnt do anything with it and fell apart quickly.
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