For My Take, the Cavs have a 2 games to none lead on Detroit. There's a saying in sports and life "don't poke the bear in the face."
Pistons rookie Stanley Johnson just poked the bear. After the game, Johnson said about LeBron, "I'm definitely in his head, that's for sure." He goes on to say LeBron had to make tough shots against him. This is just a desperate comment to make Johnson feel better.
If Stanley Johnson is in LeBron's head, then I hope he stays there because LeBron tore it up against him last night. With him as the primary defender, Lebron went 6-6 for 13 points, and for the series, LeBron is 7-9 according to ESPN stats.
Johnson is a rookie who likes to speak his mind and right now his talk is better than his game, and that's not working.
I'm not saying LeBron needs this for extra motivation. He never does. He motivates himself, but it's human nature to now want to show Johnson up even more.
Ever notice that the trash talking usually comes from the losing side? Maybe that's all they have and "they" need the extra motivation.
If you poke the bear in the face, I'm taking the bear every time. End of story and it should be end of series.
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