Kenny Atkinson: Cavs 'analytically' winning series vs. Knicks
In fact, according to the numbers, the Cavs should be winning the series, Atkinson said.
"I think analytically, I think we've won the -- I said three out of three [games in the series], we're two out of three in the expected wins," Atkinson told reporters Sunday. "I don't know if you guys follow that -- the expected score. We've won two out of three."
After acknowledging a reporter's reaction to his comment -- "I know you're looking confused" -- Atkinson explained his rationale, saying that the Knicks are outperforming their expected shooting numbers while the Cavs are underperforming.
"Last night, our expected score was like one point or two -- us shooting way below expected," he said. "Them shooting way over. I know no one wants to hear that. I think you guys like it. I know the general public -- no one wants that. Everyone is outcome-based. Sure, I get that, too."
