Brian Windhorst on The Big Show
March 28, 2017
http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play/_/id/19023962
* Defense is a disaster.
* I'm concerned about Kyle Korver's foot.
* Some guys are worn down. Like Tristan Thompson. LeBron.
* Love and JR are not in rhythm or in full shape.
* Team has no rhythm or continuity. Partially because they never practice.
* Ty Lue hasn't done the best job.
* I'm not sure that Ty Lue knows what to do.
* Lue is still learning.
* Cavs have time to fix things.
* Kyrie was in despair after the game last night.
* Cavs' poor offense is making their defense look even worse.
* Cavs' defensive fundamentals are poor.
* When Cavs offense picks up, that will improve their defense a great deal.
* Cavs just very out of rhythm right now.
* When Cavs get behind, they try to fix everything by out-scoring opponent.
* Cavs instead need to work to get stops when they trail opponents.
* Cavs have built up bad habits (trying to out-score opponents).
* Cavs can still put things back together.
* Cavs are undisciplined defensively; rely heavily on their offense.
* Everything has gone against Cavs all at once. Can't catch a break.
* I don't think Ty knows exactly what to do right now (young coach still learning).
* Don't evaluate a team when they are at their worst (as Cavs are right now).
* Not sure where to start to 'rebuild' Cavs right now. Not sure Lue knows, either.
* No, I don't think Lue is coaching for his job.
* Cavs don't need to overreact right now.
* Cavs need to fix one thing at a time.
* Not sure if all will be ok for the Cavs, but let's not overreact in the moment, either.
* Still plenty of time left to right the ship.
* Cavs are in a protracted offensive slump right now.
* Team is much better than they are showing currently.
* Cavs have to roll their sleeves up and fix one thing at a time.
* Cavs do look old right now, and they are banged up.
* I am convinced Tristan is "not right."
* Playoffs are much different. They could favor an experienced team like the Cavs.
* Can't forget that the regular season is much different than the playoffs.
* I don't think it's just an effort thing.
* Injuries and continuity matters are also hurting the Cavs.
* And the Cavs have bad habits.
* Worst habit they have is they just want to out-score their opponents (rather than put more effort into defense).
* Two most worrisome things are injuries and the bad habits.