In what now seems like ages ago, it was rough to see the Cleveland Cavaliers lose 4-1 to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Cleveland did not play up to par, and offensively, it was a struggle far too much to have a good chance of winning the series.
It’s not the end of the world when looking at next season, though. All postseason experience is meaningful, particularly for young players, and Darius Garland and Evan Mobley should be better-suited to rebound in their postseasons to come from here.