Bulls-Cavs Game 3: The Non-Derrick Rose Notes

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Apr 5, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland hit 14 three-pointers?

How did Cleveland shoot 14-for-34 from beyond the arc, and lose?

The Bulls got aggressive on Friday night and attacked the rim. Despite Cleveland hitting eight more treys than the Bulls — who shot 6-for-21 from deep — the Bulls hit 25-of-29 from the free throw line.

Sure, Rose and Butler hit 14-of-16 from the charity stripe, but the new-look Gibson/Mirotic frontcourt duo hit 8-of-10 from the line too.

Next: Some final notes from Game 3