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The Cleveland Cavaliers lost by over 25 points last night to the Golden State Warriors.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Talking to myself about the Cleveland Cavaliers recent road trip, which ended Monday with a loss to the Golden State Warriors:

Question: Should Cavs fans be worried about their team repeating?

Answer: Based on losing to Golden State ... no ... it was one game.

Q: That's your answer?

A: I thought the Cavs played between mediocre and poor for most of the trip, and that is a concern.

Q: They were on a six-game trip that went from Brooklyn to Oakland, so what's wrong with a 3-3 record?

A: They rarely defended, that's what is wrong.

Q: You care to explain?

A: They played three good teams on the trip -- and lost all three games. They lost 100-92 to the Utah Jazz. They lost 102-86 to the Portland Trail Blazers ...

Q: But wasn't that Portland game the one during the snowstorm when the Cavs arrived at 4 in the morning?

A: Yes, indeed. And Portland was flying in from their road game, and arrived early in the afternoon, just a few hours before the game. The Blazers had more travel problems then the Cavs, and they totally outplayed the Cavs.

Q: But it's the regular season, so who really cares?

A: That is a problem with the NBA. The 82-game season has so many meaningless games. The Cavs can play at 80 percent capacity and win most games. Their talent is overwhelming. In their three victories on the trip, they scored 120 points twice and 116 points in the third game. But they gave up at least 100 points in all six games.

Q: What did Tyronn Lue say?

A: After the 126-91 loss to the Warriors, the coach explained how it was "one game." He explained how the Cavs had won the previous four games -- dating back to the 2016 Finals. But Lue added, "Give them credit. That's what champions do ... they played like a team with its back against the wall. They punished us."

Q: Doesn't the Golden State loss bother you?

A: It does because the Cavs had two days off before the game. So there was time to prepare. And it was a nationally televised game. In terms of the regular season, it was a big game. No matter how LeBron James tries to downplay it, this is a real rivalry. The two teams have met the last two years in the NBA Finals.

Q: Why does James say that?

A: He said, "I don't think we have a rival in our game today." He told that to the media the day before the Warriors-Cavs game. He talked about facing San Antonio in back-to-back years (2013-14) in the Finals when he was with Miami. He just dismisses it, I'm not sure why.

Q: Are they rivals?

A: Of course they are rivals, the biggest in the NBA. And no matter what James says, he has to know it.

Q: What does Golden State think?

A: The obvious -- it's a rivalry. Warriors coach Steve Kerr told the media: "We wanted to win. We weren't happy with our Cleveland game on Christmas Day. Any time you are facing a team that you know is one of the best in the league, you are going to be up for it. We definitely were up for it."

Q: So why didn't the Cavs respond better?

A: Because they'd played rather sloppy basketball on much of the trip. James talked about J.R. Smith (thumb surgery) being out and adding Kyle Korver in a trade as adjustments to be made. But the Cavs were not ready for the intensity delivered by the Warriors. Then they didn't have the defensive mind-set needed to get back into the game. My goodness, they gave up 78 points in the first half!

Q: Wasn't it embarrassing?

A: I think so. It is one game. The Finals don't begin until June 1. The Cavs are 28-11, the best record in the Eastern Conference, so I don't want to go wild about this.

Q: So what is your point?

A: Right now, the Cavs rank 14th in defensive efficiency, that compares to 10th a year ago.

Q: What else?

A: They rank 15th in opponent's field goal percentage. They rank 19th defending the 3-point shot. They are 16th in rebounding.

Q: So how are they 28-11?

A: They are in the top five in scoring, 3-point shooting, offensive efficiency. Many nights, they simply shoot opponents right off the floor.

Q: What about Golden State?

A: The Warriors are first in defensive efficiency, steals, blocked shots and simply are a very athletic team that can really defend. The Cavs' Big Three (Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and James) shot 13-of-43 (30 percent) Monday night. Love didn't play in the second half (back problems). James and Irving shot a combined 12-of-37. The Warriors made it hard for them.

Q: How good are the Warriors?

A: Based on what we've seen so far with the addition of Kevin Durant, they are elite. They are winning games by an average of 12 points. They are 34-6 and have come together much faster than I expected. They are playing as if on a mission after losing to the Cavs last year. Adding Durant has added to that sense of purpose.

Q: What about the Cavs?

A: They are about where they were a year ago. The record (28-11) is exactly the same. They are winning, but not in high gear. They are scoring more, but not defending quite as well.

Q: Bottom line, time to worry?

A: The Cavs beat the Warriors, 93-89, to win Game 7. They beat the Warriors 109-108 on Christmas Day. In both games, defense was the key. Yes, even in the 109-108 victory. On Christmas, the Cavs came from behind (14 points) to win. In the last 9:40 of that game, they outscored the Warriors, 29-14. Defense turned the game in the Cavs favor.

Q: So no time to panic about failing to repeat?

A: Obviously, it's way too early -- but it is time to get serious about what it takes to win big games -- starting with improving the defense and rebounding.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Talking to myself about the Cleveland Cavaliers recent road trip, which ended Monday with a loss to the Golden State Warriors: Question: Should Cavs fans be worried about their team repeating? Answer: Based on losing to Golden State ... no ... it was one game. Q: That's your answer?

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