MIAMI — The Miami Heat had no answer for Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson.
Through three quarters of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, Stephenson had 23 points and was operating as he saw fit against the Heat defense.
Searching for a solution, LeBron James suggested that backup point guard Norris Cole defend Stephenson. Since that move, the Heat have won Games 2 and 3. Miami has been a defensive and offensive powerhouse with Cole on the floor, and he's a major reason why the Heat have a 2-1 series lead against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
"I take on the challenge," Cole said. "I love the competition. If they have confidence in me to do that, that's great. But also, you have to have confidence in yourself to get it done. Everyone can have confidence in you, but if you don't have confidence in yourself, you're done."
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