With 28 games left in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still the team to beat in the NBA, or at least in the Eastern Conference.
They’re tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in all of basketball.
However, none of that will matter unless they take care of business down the stretch.
That’s why coach Kenny Atkinson could care less about rest.
As soon as the All-Star Game was over, Coach Atkinson made sure to let the fans know how eager he was to get back to work with his team.
Signing off from All-Star Weekend!@nbaallstar | #BestToTheBay pic.twitter.com/Ljhv1s7X0c
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 17, 2025
Atkinson stated that he was looking forward to resuming their journey.
He also praised Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell for winning the Skills Competition.
The Cavs have been the top team in the Eastern Conference for most of the season.
Needless to say, some people are still skeptical about their record.
Even though they’ve dominated most of their opposition, including several NBA championship contenders, the Cavs continue to be overlooked and get the ‘small market’ treatment.
This team needed a defensive-minded wing, which they addressed by adding De’Andre Hunter, who can also stretch the floor with his shooting ability.
There are more than enough reasons to feel excited about the final stretch of the season if you’re a Cavs fan.
Given how they’ve played so far, you have to love their chances against anybody else in a seven-game series, especially after that big trade.
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