After 50 games, Kevin Love’s transformation into being a consistent offensive threat on this Cavaliers’ team continues to be a work in progress.
Monday’s 97-84 win over the Philadelphia 76ers brought it to light, yet again.
In 33 minutes of action, Love compiled a game-high 15 rebounds and played solid defense, but only scored five points on 1-for-7 shooting. All seven of his shots were taken in the opening quarter.
It was only the third time in his NBA career that he scored five or less points when playing 33 minutes or more. Love looked passive and disengaged on the offensive end. When Love’s lack of involvement was brought up to Head Coach David Blatt during his postgame presser, he admitted that it’s an issue.
“That shouldn’t happen,” Blatt said of Love only shooting seven times. “That absolutely shouldn’t happen.”
Blatt later said: “I don’t think we moved the ball well enough. We could have played at him a little bit more. We haven’t practiced for a while. We have to work on a few things and clean that up.”
LeBron James, who finished with 18 points and 11 assists in 36 minutes, felt like Love had more opportunities to contribute to the scoring outcome.
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