5 reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers are SO BAD right now

#2 Below-par three-point shooting

JR Smith

Even the Warriors are playing an uncharacteristic type of defense, ranked 23rd in the league (after being second last season) but they still have the best net rating in the association. Their offense and healthy roster allow them to concede points because more often than not, they can score more than the opposition. At the end of the day, that's what it's about right?

So, as bad as the Cavaliers' defense has been, their offense could rescue them but it hasn't and a huge reason for that is their three-point shooting. Since James came back for his second stint with the team, the Cavaliers have always been among the premier three-point shooting teams in the league. This year, they've dropped there as well.

Last year, they were second in the league in three-point shooting - 38.4%, second only to the San Antonio Spurs. This year's campaign, they've dropped down to 23rd, only knocking down 33% of their long-range shots. A five-percent drop combined with the overall league shooting better has taken its toll on the team's offense.