BTBP NBA Power Rankings: December Edition
By Adam McGee
Nov 28, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with forward Kevin Love (0) and head coach David Blatt after beating the Brooklyn Nets 90-88 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is coasting right now, yet they still find themselves clear atop the Eastern Conference. They’ve a habit for dropping games they should be winning every now and then (Detroit, Milwaukee, Washington), yet it’s nothing that will concern them in the bigger picture. This is a team designed for the post-season.
LeBron James is being LeBron James, although there’s evidence that he’s coasting when you look at some of his numbers. A big boost for the Cavaliers though is that Kevin Love truly seems to be meshing with the team, which in it’s own right will ease the pressure on James and pave the way for them to become a juggernaut when Kyrie Irving returns.
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