LOL i guess losing Irving already decreased 1/2 power of Cavs even they got Thomas back.
Definitely wrong.
It has something to do with other Cavaliers players. Irving is a big factor but the way the other Cavaliers players are performing recently, I see nothing will changed. Look at those Cavaliers losses and see the missing link. It's not Irving but others Cavs players must adjust and not just all about LeBron LeBron LeBron. Compare it back to their winning streak, all Cavaliers players are performing well.
Well said Im agree. The momentum back when Cavaliers are getting lots of winning streak (I think 13 streak IIRC) are really impressive and all part of the rosters are having a nice stats on both offensive and defensive phase. Nice shooting % and average, nice assist % and average and everything.
By looking at their current losing streak, their offensive push is horrible. They have poor shooting stats and horrible field goals. Their defense is lacking too allowing an entry for more big points from their opponent.
So what is the missing here? I guess the players rotation and if possible, a bench revamp. No help and contribution on both offensive and defensive by the second squad. This is not all about chemistry after all as they already gained momentum on the first phase of this season.
Irving is part of the their integral team together with James and Love. And I'm sure that the Cavaliers is really hurting not just because Irving left, but their defense is one of the worst I have seen them. They should really put a strong man in the middle and get DJ and trade Thompson. Again, James can't do it by himself and he need his team to be consistent and back him up every game.