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Loss to Hawks exposes Cavs lackluster defense: ‘We’re getting beat’

The Cavs are going through defensive growing pains as they’re adjusting to a new defensive system.

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Hawks

Cavs couldn’t get a stop tonight.

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Cavs drop second game of season in ugly 135-124 loss to Hawks

The Cavs defense was nowhere to be found as the Hawks ran away with a double-digit victory.

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Atkinson provides update on Caris LeVert’s injury

LeVert is nearing a return with the Cavs.

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Donovan Mitchell embracing a lower workload has helped everyone

Mitchell accepting his role is a big reason why the Cavs are 17-1.

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How good is Ty Jerome?

"Right now he’s been incredible. He’s making everything."

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