HOUSTON -- The countless questions about Cleveland's ranking in the main defensive categories have been exhausted over the last couple of years.
The 2017-18 season seemed to be the low point. Then came this year.
Coaches, players, executives, they are all aware of the numbers.
Last in opponent field goal percentage. Fifth from the bottom in opponent 3-point percentage. They are 23rd in points allowed, perhaps a shocking number considering they've given up at least 140 points in back-to-back games. Last in defensive rating, allowing 117.2 points per 100 possessions -- nearly four more points per 100 possessions worse than the also-rebuilding New York Knicks.