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Insider Intel: Stopping LeBron
After a pathetic opening performance, how can Atlanta adjust in Game 2?
Originally Published: May 7, 2009
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Chris Broussard | ESPN The Magazine
Before every series the Cleveland Cavaliers play, the first question the opposition must answer is, "How are you going to guard LeBron James?" After James poured in 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting in the Cavs' 99-72 Game 1 victory, the Atlanta Hawks are still racking their brains trying to find an answer.
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