Three years of playoff excuses is not convincing the critics anymore.
Three playoffs, three bad defeats. That has been the calling card of the Cleveland Cavaliers for three years, and the NBA community is holding them accountable.
Every Finals hopeful has a flaw that can be exploited. Plenty of luck is included in the championship recipe, but taking advantage of an opponent's vulnerabilities and elevating your strengths is just as important. For Cleveland, rivals have easily tested their weaknesses and come out on top.