Positives, negatives for Cleveland Cavaliers so far

Positive: Frontcourt production

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had the benefit of great production from their frontcourt.

Each core member has contributed in their own way. Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Larry Nance Jr. and even John Henson have shown promise for the Cavaliers.

Let’s start with Love. After a no-show in his debut in which he attempted just 10 shots, Love has averaged 18.0 points, 14.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. His offensive consistency has carried the Cavaliers through tough stretches.

Meanwhile, Thompson has dropped jaws with his improvements as a scorer. Thompson is leading the team in scoring with 19.3 points and is hauling in an impressive 12.3 rebounds per game as well. He has shown supreme confidence in his touch, shooting 60.0 percent from the field and 1-of-1 on 3-point attempts.

As for Nance, he offers versatility to the lineup. He is actively screening for teammates and operating with the ball at the top of the key. His averages of 11.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game are more than welcomed off of the bench.

Together, this trio has helped the Cavaliers win the rebounding battle in two of their three games. Furthermore, Love, Thompson and Nance are producing nearly 50 percent of the Cavaliers points per game.