Four nights after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ jubilant win over the Milwaukee Bucks that sent a forcible statement about their legitimacy, players sat with their heads drooped, trying to process a fourth-quarter meltdown against the deplorable Pistons.
Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who has been trying to keep this young group grounded as success builds and playoff talk booms, didn’t speak to the team after. That’s not out of the norm. He doesn’t do a whole lot of postgame speeches.“I think it’s all part of handling success,” Bickerstaff told cleveland.com after the 115-105 loss.
The 30-win Cavs have become much more than the NBA’s feel-good story. They’re officially on the map, with writers and analysts no longer asking whether a postseason appearance is possible but rather how far they can go. They’ve earned that attention. Not simply because of a regular season win over Milwaukee. Because of their stellar play in the first 49 games.Cleveland carried over its brilliance from Wednesday night.
“They won the scrap tonight. That’s plain and simple,” Bickerstaff said. “I don’t think we responded the right way. For us to lose that battle, it was eye-opening for our group about what we have to do every night, no matter where we are.” Sunday’s game was still fresh in Garland’s mind as he boarded the team bus and headed for the airport. The Cavs, who were beat at their own game, failed to capitalize on the first of what is a soft stretch in the schedule. But this one’s over. There’s a quick turnaround, hosting New Orleans at home Monday night.
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