Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cavs remain perfect because of their offensive firepower. The Cleveland Cavaliers refuse to lose. They mowed down all four of their opponents this week, but that was mostly due to their excellent offensive execution. Let’s get into what we learned from those wins. The defense hasn’t been up to their standards The Cavs like to say … [Read more...] about What we learned this week: The Cavs offense is elite, the defense isn’t
Darius Garland likes that Cavs have a target on their backs: ‘We like being the hunted’
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Cavs news and links for Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Cleveland Cavaliers have their biggest game of the season tonight as they take on the Boston Celtics. But first, let’s get to the news and links of the day. The first sip Winning 15 straight games puts a target on your back. Everyone wants to be the team that ends the historic run. Darius … [Read more...] about Darius Garland likes that Cavs have a target on their backs: ‘We like being the hunted’
Winning while tired: A deep dive into Cavs brutal schedule
Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs opening schedule makes their 15-game winning streak even more impressive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-0. It’s incredible. It’s amazing. It’s every other superlative that you can think of. Only four teams in NBA history have ever opened 15-0. Only one team has ever done better. This is rarified air. And somehow, … [Read more...] about Winning while tired: A deep dive into Cavs brutal schedule
LeVert, Okoro, and Wade show up on Cavs injury report
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavs could be shorthanded for the biggest game of their season so far. The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their first 15 games of the season due in part to the strength of their depth. That depth will be tested as they travel to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics in their NBA Cup group-stage game on Tuesday. Isaac … [Read more...] about LeVert, Okoro, and Wade show up on Cavs injury report
Cavs at Celtics preview and gamethread
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Cavaliers will put their 15-game winning streak on the line in Boston. The Cavs will face their toughest test of the season as they travel to Boston. Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0) at Boston Celtics (11-3) Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 TV: TNT Line: Celtics -5 Expected Cavs starting lineup: Darius … [Read more...] about Cavs at Celtics preview and gamethread