In the opening frame of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 1115-90 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, there was a bit of unease from the fans around the arena. Heading into this game, the Cavs have looked lost on offense, and, against the Hornets, it felt like more of the same. Charlotte had walled things off on the interior, covering an issue that continually plagued them.
The move by the Hornets also weakened the Cavs' ability to apply pressure from their guards and bigs at the rim. Sure, Cleveland was able to draw first blood on a pick-and-roll alley-oop from Darius Garland to Jarrett Allen.