The Cavs brought in James Harden to make life easier for Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Through the opening stretch of this season, the numbers suggest those partnerships need work. Quite a bit of it, actually. Danny Cunningham of Locked…
Early-season lineup data indicates the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling significantly when James Harden shares the court with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Locked On Cavs analyst Danny Cunningham highlighted lineup metrics showing Cleveland produces much better offensive and defensive ratings when Mitchell plays without Harden, as well as positive net ratings when Mobley plays without him.
Sam Amico writes that while the 5-6 Cavaliers face multiple issues, including rebounding and defensive execution, head coach Kenny Atkinson must find combinations that function effectively. Amico stresses that the Cavaliers need their core players to complement each other and perform better.
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