During Cleveland's historic 15-game winning streak, they were blowing out teams left and right. Even after the Boston Celtics snapped that winning streak, the Cavaliers have still consistently won games and beat their opponents in dominant fashion.
If the season ended today, the Cavaliers would have a point differential of 12.39 points per game. That's significant because it would represent theThe five teams that have finished with the best margin of victory have all reached the Finals in their respective seasons. Those teams include the Feb 14, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates with guard Darius Garland during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesWell, their offense has shown no signs of slowing down. They currently lead the NBA with 123.4 points per game and the best three-point percentage at 41.5.
The biggest question that remains is whether or not their defense will hold up to maintain this substantial margin of victory. This defensive focus is something that players and Kenny AtkinsonHowever, with everything Cleveland has accomplished so far, it's hard not to view them as a real threat to emerge from the Eastern Conference. This impressive offensive start further solidifies them as legitimate Finals contenders.