For some reason, the Cleveland Cavaliers cannot hit free throws. And it showed in the team's 114-104 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Out of the 32 attempts the Cavaliers got from the charity stripe, Cleveland hit just 20 shots.
For some reason, the Cleveland Cavaliers cannot hit free throws. And it showed in the team's 114-104 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Out of the 32 attempts the Cavaliers got from the charity stripe, Cleveland hit just 20 shots.
Three starters and some of the first guys off the bench will be inactive for tonight's game against the Miami Heat. Here are three things to watch for as the Cavaliers try to stay competitive
Two players who may have just forced their way into everyday legitimate minutes are Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson, which means the Cavaliers will have to reduce minutes to others to remain on this consistent rhythm moving forward.
Darius Garland's return has been more than just a spark for the team. It's been a return to normalcy and a relief for fans to see the team playing up to expectations.
The experiment with center Jarrett Allen is over. He doesn't have what it takes to be the No. 5 on a team competing for a NBA championship, meaning the Cleveland Cavaliers must move Evan Mobley to center and change up the lineup.
The Cavaliers are at home for the first time this season. And alongside the usual suspects, there will be three players looking to shine on home floor.
The biggest question for the Cavaliers at the start of the season is how their rotation will look with new players, plus Darius Garland and Max Strus sidelined with injuries.