Chicago’s remarkable seven-game win streak, on the heels of a 10-game losing streak, came to an end at last night against the reigning Eastern Conference champions. With the 115-112 win, Cleveland’s record rose to 24-9, just third in the Eastern Conference by percentage points. The Cavaliers are 13-4 at home thus far. Chicago’s record fell to a totally respectable 10-21, and their tank, presumably, resumes now.
My first big takeaway is that these Cavaliers are generally old and slow, but they have a highly motivated LeBron James at the helm and a whole bunch of shooters around him.