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Grading The Cavs’ Performance So Far This Season

By Robert Marvi December 2, 2022

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 23, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 117-107 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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With 22 games behind them, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 14-8 record, which puts them in third place in the Eastern Conference.

It is certainly a solid record, although there have been some issues from time to time that have come up, not to mention a few tough or inexcusable losses.

Let’s take a look at how the Cavs have done overall, especially considering the strengths and weaknesses they have personnel-wise.

 

Cleveland’s Backcourt Has Been As Good As Advertised

Darius Garland has continued his progression as a star point guard in the NBA.

He is averaging 22.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and 41.8 percent from 3-point range, along with 8.1 assists per game.

His 3-point shooting has improved once again, and those overall numbers are even more impressive when one considers he played poorly in his first six games.

Darius Garland = Pure Hooper πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

Shiftiest player in the league, lightning quick with every movement, finishing, shot making and passing all comes so natural to him. He knows he’s cold too.

πŸŽ₯ @sidelinesources pic.twitter.com/L2WuA7di3P

— Ball Don't Stop (@balldontstop) November 3, 2022

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell hasn’t just been great, but he has perhaps even surpassed expectations so far, averaging 28.4 points a game on 49.0 percent shooting overall and 42.2 percent from 3-point range, all of which are career-highs.

 

Evan Mobley Has Improved A Bit

At first glance, it may seem like Mobley hasn’t taken that next step in his second season, at least statistically.

But he is shooting 55.5 percent this season compared to 50.8 percent last season, and his rebounding has increased from 8.3 to 9.0 per game.

On Wednesday, he started at center and held the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid to 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting.

 

The Wings Haven’t Gotten The Job Done

The wing position is a group effort for Cleveland, as Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens have all had their shot at the starting small forward spot.

None have established themselves thus far as a consistent 3-and-D contributor, which is what the team needs from that position.

 

Overall, Not Bad

The Cavs’ five-game losing streak sticks out like a sore thumb, and their losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings were inexcusable.

But growing pains were always inevitable, and the team needs to continue failing forward and developing into a true championship contender.

Overall Grade: B

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About Robert Marvi

Robert is a Los Angeles-area native and has been an avid NFL and NBA fan since he was a little kid. He feels strongly that pro sports aren't just a form of entertainment, but also a great way to learn life lessons and find inspiration.

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