CLEVELAND -- It was another atrocious showing on the defensive end for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in their 127-115 loss to the Washington Wizards.
The numbers allowed -- 71 first half points, 59.8 shooting percentage from the field, 44.4 percent from 3, another blazing night from an opposing point guard with John Wall dropping 37 points on 14-for-21 shooting with 11 assists -- are becoming so commonplace for this Cavs team that the shock value has worn off.
This is nothing new. They have been the second worst defensive team in the league since the All-Star break, ahead of only the Los Angeles Lakers, who, it would appear, are purposely trying to lose in order to hold onto their draft pick.