LeBron calls Cavs 'very fragile,' Blatt considers lineup changes
Patience is wearing thin in Cleveland.
Following a fourth straight Cleveland Cavaliers loss, this time after blowing an early 18-point lead at home against the Toronto Raptors, LeBron James' frustration was evident.
"We're a very fragile team right now," James said. "And this isn't even the lowest it can get."
He also said the team shells up when hit with any bit of adversity.
As for how the loaded Cavs allowed the Raptors to not only claw back, but completely control the game en route to a 110-93 win, James cited Cleveland's much maligned chemistry.
Head coach David Blatt had his own explanation.
"We just got nothing from our bench. That pretty much explains it," Blatt said after Toronto's reserves outscored Cleveland's 51-19. He also said he's contemplating making changes to the team's starting lineup.
The first-year NBA head coach was not short on confidence, however.
The preseason championship favorites now sit at 5-7 on the season, with a 2-4 record at Quicken Loans Arena. Their next game comes Monday against the Orlando Magic.
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