Cavaliers’ offensive formula is doomed to fail with their current recipe

Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers | Jason Miller/GettyImagesThe Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen in love with the 3-point shot in the 2025-26 NBA season. The problem is there being a real question here of whether that shot loves them back.

The Cavaliers are leading the NBA in 3-point attempts per game, averaging 44.0 a night. In theory, there is evidence that a championship can be won with that kind of offensive approach. The Boston Celtics did it in 2023-24, leading the league with 42.5 attempts per game from beyond the arc.

Cleveland is just not making those opportunities count at the rate one would hope. The Cavaliers are knocking down 34.3 percent of their shots from deep, ranking 22nd…