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Cavs match championship-season start with 100-93 win over Hornets Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — One injury, even a minor one, can expose just how much uncertainty there is with the Cavs' player rotation beyond their starters.
What's becoming clearer by the game (as if it wasn't already crystal) is the team needs to begin fourth quarters of close games with LeBron James on the court.
So while Tyronn Lue was forced to juggle lineups Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets because of the absence of J.R. Smith, a James-led group locked down the fourth quarter and the Cavs won 100-93.
The Cavs (8-1) opened the final period trailing by one. James, Jordan McRae (who'd played just eight minutes all season), Iman Shumpert, Richard Jefferson, and Channing Frye scored 10 points in three minutes and built a nine-point lead with 5:44 left. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Tyronn Lue uses unconventional lineup to finish off Hornets and Kyrie Irving eats iron: Fedor's five observations Author: Chris Fedor Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After putting the finishing touches on another win and setting an NBA 3-point record, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue made a comment that should frighten NBA opponents.
“I think we can shoot better,” he said.
The Cavs made 14 triples against Charlotte. They have made 119 in the first nine games. They just set a record, canning at least 10 3-pointers in all nine games this season. And yet, they still feel like improvement is not just possible, but imperative.
“I just think it's putting together a 48-minute game,” Kevin Love said when asked about the possible improvements. “It's a little bit of everybody. We just need to continue to get better.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
The Cavs think their record-setting 3-point pace could be even better Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The consensus within the Cavs is the 3-point shooting could be better.
And so we're clear, right now they're breaking records with the number of 3s they're canning on a nightly basis.
The 14 3-pointers Cleveland rained down upon the Charlotte Hornets in a 100-93 victory Sunday set a new NBA mark by giving the Cavs at least 10 3s in nine consecutive games to begin a season.
“Is it just 10?” Channing Frye asked, after bombing the Hornets with six 3s and 20 total points. “Oh I mean, 10's not that (many), I mean, look at how many shooters we have. … So, 10's cool. I think we should be making more than that.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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