A.C. Blog: Hungry for the Wolves

Mr. Cavalier Checks In from the Twin Cities

Hey, Cavalier fans! It’s Austin – checking in from the Twin Cities while we get ready for Friday night. What’s happening?

Overall, I was pretty happy with the Cavs’ energy and effort against Toronto in the opener. I thought we fought and we competed. But right now, the Raptors are playing for a Championship, trying to get to the Championship, that next level. And right now, we're playing for respect.

And it's a different mindset.

In the preseason, Boston really didn't play with the mentality and intensity that they usually bring. But then we played the Pacers, who were playing with a regular season energy during the Preseason. And the same thing with…