Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs defense was nowhere to be found as the Hawks ran away with a double-digit victory. Losing is inevitable in the NBA despite how easy the Cleveland Cavaliers have made it look through nearly the first quarter of the season. They didn’t have the necessary energy to stay with an Atlanta Hawks team that couldn’t miss a … [Read more...] about Cavs drop second game of season in ugly 135-124 loss to Hawks
Player Grades: Cavs vs Hawks
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Cavs couldn’t get a stop tonight. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their second game of the season tonight in what Kenny Atkinson called a “stinker” in his post-game presser. The defense was lackluster and the offense couldn’t make up for it in their poor showing against the Atlanta Hawks. Grades are based on our expectations … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs vs Hawks
Loss to Hawks exposes Cavs lackluster defense: ‘We’re getting beat’
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Cavs are going through defensive growing pains as they’re adjusting to a new defensive system. Losses have a way of shining a light on issues that were always there. The Cleveland Cavaliers offense has masked some of the defensive problems that have been hiding under the surface. Those were fully seen as they surrendered 135 points … [Read more...] about Loss to Hawks exposes Cavs lackluster defense: ‘We’re getting beat’
Atkinson provides update on Caris LeVert’s injury
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images LeVert is nearing a return with the Cavs. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert will be missing his fourth straight game with a knee injury on Wednesday when the Cavs take on the Atlanta Hawks. The injury is in the same knee that forced him to miss the end of the series against the Boston Celtics and took most of the off-season to … [Read more...] about Atkinson provides update on Caris LeVert’s injury
Donovan Mitchell embracing a lower workload has helped everyone
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Mitchell accepting his role is a big reason why the Cavs are 17-1. Donovan Mitchell has played a career-high minutes per game in each of the last two years with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his debut season with the Cavs he played 35.8 minutes per game and last season it was around the same at 35.3. Additionally, Mitchell’s usage … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell embracing a lower workload has helped everyone