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Victor Oladipo said he was like the fourth scoring option at DeMatha High School in Maryland and he's played alongside of Cody Zeller at Indiana University and Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City. Now he's the focal point of defenses each game. The Cavs spent a lot of time sending double teams at him in Game 3. "Have to be very patient and pick my spots wisely."
Victor Oladipo said he was like the fourth scoring option at DeMatha High School in Maryland and he's played alongside of Cody Zeller at Indiana …
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