Why the Cleveland Cavaliers recent struggles shouldn’t cause panic

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 26, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 26, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Fans are beginning to panic again after the Cleveland Cavaliers were given less than a one percent chance to win the NBA title.

This season for the Cleveland Cavaliers has been one big roller coaster ride.

The Cavs started off the season shaky with a 5-7 record. Then, out of nowhere, they rattled off 13 straight wins. Directly after the win-streak, the Cavaliers returned to their former bad habits. The Cavs began losing games left and right. This poor stretch from the Cavs led to the team dealing away eight players at the trade deadline.

After the deadline, the Cavaliers appeared to be back on track. Sadly, this glimmer of hope didn’t last long. It didn’t take much time for the Cavs to drop a few games in embarrassing fashion and end up right back at square one.

However, maybe the Cavaliers recent struggles aren’t that big of a deal.

Every time the Cavaliers lose a game it feels like the world is ending. For some reason, the Cavaliers losses are highlighted heavily, while their wins are swept under the rug. If you only scroll through Twitter, you would think the Cavaliers have lost 30 straight games.

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In reality, the Cavs have an 8-6 record in their last 14 games. While the Cavs haven’t exactly been on a hot streak, they aren’t doing that bad either. Especially considering the circumstances they have been in.

First and foremost, the Cavaliers have been playing without their second best player, Kevin Love, since January.

Love is currently putting up 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. He is also shooting 40% from the three-point line and has had 27 double-doubles. Regardless of any stigma that surrounds Love’s name, he has been a crucial member of the team this year.

Furthermore, the Cavaliers have dealt with more injuries than just the one Kevin Love has suffered. Tristan Thompson has missed four straight games and Rodney Hood is dealing with a lower back strain. These injuries have made it difficult for the Cavaliers to maintain consistency on the court.

Aside from injuries, it’s important to note that the Cavaliers are still fresh off of huge moves they made at the trade deadline. It’s only been a month since the Cavs traded away eight players and received four new ones in return. Each player involved in these trades is/was a main rotational player. A change like this to a team will have a lasting impact.

There is no reason to panic because the Cavaliers haven’t figured it out in only a month of playing together. That’s ok.

The Cavaliers have only 15 games left in the season to solve their problems. It is unlikely the team will be in perfect condition when the playoffs start, but most of their biggest issues could potentially solve themselves. The team chemistry should improve as the Cavs play more and more games. Also, Kevin Love shouldn’t be sitting out much longer.

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The Cavaliers have all the tools needed to compete. All they need is a little more time.