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Week 3 NBA Power Ranking – Debates over load management rule the week

By Tamberlyn Richardson

NOVEMBER 9: Chris Paul #3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the OKC Thunder share a conversation during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 9. (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
NOVEMBER 9: Chris Paul #3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the OKC Thunder share a conversation during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 9. (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Cleveland Cavaliers

Offense: (1061) – 18th
Defense: (106.9) -17th
Net: (-0.9) – 18th

Record: 4-5
Games Week 3: (2-1) Win vs Wizards, Knicks, losses to Celtics
Games Week 4 (3 games): Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 76ers| Thursday, Nov. 14 vs. Heat | Sunday, Nov. 17 vs. 76ers

Cleveland took a significant leap in the category rankings having posted a minus 6.1 net differential and after more competitive offerings moved to minus 0.9. Although the Cavaliers played the lottery bound Wizards and Knicks consider how many points the Wizards have been putting on the scoreboard coupled with how well the Celtics defend.

This is still a lottery team but the youngsters are buying into the system and at times remind of last seasons Cinderella teams who never quit. Again, it’s unlikely they’ll win enough to be in the eighth seed conversation but it bodes well for the future that the youngsters are showcasing that type of mettle this early in their pro careers.

Credit coach John Beilein, vets Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson for instilling this mindset and fundamentally solid habits.

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