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Three Major Takeaways From Cavs Near Collapse in Win Over Nets

SI Feed·Zach Weiss·2 days ago
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The Cavs were certainly eager to get back on the floor on Saturday night for their home opener. Blowing a 29-point lead in the first contest of the season is not the way you want to introduce yourself to the rest of the league after you did something similar in the last playoff series you took part in.

Cleveland came in with championship aspirations, retaining most of their core guys, and replacing a few bench spots. Peyton Watson was the major acquisition, and as his comfort level grows, perhaps the ceiling could be a bit clearer.

Once again leading by double digits at halftime, there were still 24 minutes left to go. It didn't go so well in the fourth, but they did hold on. Something of a response. Not the best one, though.

With that said, here are my three major takeaways from the Cavs second game of the season.

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