INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers scrapped their team-wide film session after an embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the home opener.
They didn't need to see it. They already know the root of the defensive issues, once again claiming that familiar 29th spot in NBA defensive rating.
Instead, they went over numerous different things and talked through potential changes ahead of Wednesday's game, turning over every stone in hopes of fixing the defense.
The problem starts with, but isn't necessarily limited to, communication breakdowns -- in transition and on switches.
"I think the biggest thing is communication," head coach Tyronn Lue said on Tuesday.