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Cavaliers coach explains 'analytically' quote
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson clarifies his 'analytically' playoff quote after Knicks win.
In brief
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson clarifies his 'analytically' playoff quote after Knicks win. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says his 'analytically' quote was taken out of context after losing 3-0 to Knicks in playoffs. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Kenny Atkinson's infamous quote
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson made a now-infamous comment after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
“Analytically … we've won 2 out of 3”
What Atkinson meant
Atkinson said the Cavaliers were two out of three in the expected score based on shooting performance.
“We're two out of the three in the expected score”
Expected score details
Prime Stats showed Game 3 expected score at 113-113, with Game 1 expected 10-point win for Knicks.
“Prime Stats has an expected score metric”
Knicks' response
Knicks players mocked Atkinson's quote, with Josh Hart joking they lost 'analytically' on podcast.
“I guess we lost analytically”
Recent game result
Cavaliers lost to Knicks 109-97, with Prime Stats showing expected score 112-103.
“Prime Stats posting an expected score of 112-103”
Atkinson's clarification
Atkinson said his quote was taken out of context and he was complimentary of Knicks performance.
“I would just say there was no coach more complimentary of the Knicks”
Why the quote stuck
Atkinson's phrasing became a meme after losing 3-0 with a 22-point fourth-quarter lead.
“The soundbite eclipsed the quote and the context”
The short version
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says his 'analytically' quote was taken out of context after losing 3-0 to Knicks in playoffs.
