Cleveland keeps handing opponents extra possessions — and it may cost them in the playoffs
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers face an issue of basketball fundamentals. The Cavs will not win critical playoff games until they fix the same fundamental problems that hurt them last season: poor free-throw shooting; and allowing too many second-chance opportunities.In their recent loss to Oklahoma City, Cleveland made only 14 free throws and shot 58% from the line, while the Thunder made 21 free throws at 91%. Both teams attempted roughly the same number of free throws, but Oklahoma City capitalized while Cleveland did not.