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The Cleveland Cavaliers' biggest problem exposed by former champion Udonis Haslem originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had the golden opportunity to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, they were utterly outworked by Cade Cunningham and the rest of the Pistons.
For years, the Cavaliers have struggled in the postseason. They have the potential to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but they seem to drop off in the Playoffs. This has happened yet again, but they do have one more shot in Game 7.
Udonis Haslem exposes the Cleveland Cavaliers' biggest problem
In Game 6, it was clear that the Pistons were hungrier. They were playing with more energy, while the Cavaliers struggled to show they were willing to play their hearts out.
It was a disappointing time for Cleveland, considering that winning that game meant they would play against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Since they were the two preseason favorites, that would have matched people's expectations before the season started.
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As a former three-time champion with the Miami Heat, Udonis Haslem knows what it takes to be one of the top teams in the league. He has not seen the same characteristics from the Cavaliers.
"I have never seen a team with a chance to close out with less intent, focus, and intensity. They ain’t holding anyone accountable. Now you’re going back to Detroit for Game 7, what gonna happen now? You will be judged. Lose Game 7 and see what happens," Haslem said on the Prime Video NBA broadcast after Game 6.
The Cavaliers have one last chance in Game 7 to prove the doubters wrong. It will be a tough test because they will be playing against the Pistons, who have the momentum and are playing at home.
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