Sunday, April 10, 2016

Cavalier Underachievers?

Cleveland "Cavaliers" record 2014-15: 53-29 (.646). Second seed in Eastern conference, seven games behind Atlanta. Seventh best record in league, 14 games behind Golden State. Swept Atlanta in playoffs. Went to NBA Finals. Kevin Love out injured for series. Kyrie Irving fractured kneecap in Finals Game One overtime loss. Irving lost for series. Won next two games to take 2-1 series lead. Lost last three to lose title.

Cleveland "Cavaliers" record 2015-16 (two games remaining): 56-24 (.700), will finish at least three games better than 2014-15. Probable first seed in East, third best record in league, 9 1-2 games behind San Antonio, 15 games behind Golden State. James, Love, Irving healthy.