Tony Pesta
@tonypesta.bsky.social
Cavs Reporter for SB Nation, Blue Wire Pods and YouTube
NBA history might not be kind to teams like the Cavs. But recent trends have been more unpredictable
Only 4 teams have won a title in the 21st century with a regular season win% below .65
3/4 have come in the 2020s
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Only 4 teams have won a title in the 21st century with a regular season win% below .65
3/4 have come in the 2020s
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What NBA history tells us about the Cavs slow start
The Cavs aren’t totally out of this yet.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NBA history might not be kind to teams like the Cavs. But recent trends have been more unpredictable
Only 4 teams have won a title in the 21st century with a regular season win% below .65
3/4 have come in the 2020s
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Only 4 teams have won a title in the 21st century with a regular season win% below .65
3/4 have come in the 2020s
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The Cavs are 8th in halfcourt defense but 22nd in transition defense off of live rebounds
They are 1st in 3PAs but 22nd in 3PT%. They miss more 3PAs than any team in the NBA
This season will feel a lot better if they start hitting some 3PTs
They are 1st in 3PAs but 22nd in 3PT%. They miss more 3PAs than any team in the NBA
This season will feel a lot better if they start hitting some 3PTs
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Cavs are 8th in halfcourt defense but 22nd in transition defense off of live rebounds
They are 1st in 3PAs but 22nd in 3PT%. They miss more 3PAs than any team in the NBA
This season will feel a lot better if they start hitting some 3PTs
They are 1st in 3PAs but 22nd in 3PT%. They miss more 3PAs than any team in the NBA
This season will feel a lot better if they start hitting some 3PTs
The Cavs are shooting 14-52 (27%) at halftime. They've gone 3-21 (14%) from downtown
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The Cavs are shooting 14-52 (27%) at halftime. They've gone 3-21 (14%) from downtown
Jaylon Tyson has scored 65 points on 27-37 shooting (72%) over his last three games
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Jaylon Tyson has scored 65 points on 27-37 shooting (72%) over his last three games
Jaylon al Gaib with 19 points on 9-10 shooting
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December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Jaylon al Gaib with 19 points on 9-10 shooting
This was before Wednesday’s game, but I thought this was an interesting moment from Kenny on the #Cavs process:
“We’ve realized we gotta make some adjustments… you can’t keep banging your head against the wall, if it’s really hurting us we have to adjust”
“We’ve realized we gotta make some adjustments… you can’t keep banging your head against the wall, if it’s really hurting us we have to adjust”
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This was before Wednesday’s game, but I thought this was an interesting moment from Kenny on the #Cavs process:
“We’ve realized we gotta make some adjustments… you can’t keep banging your head against the wall, if it’s really hurting us we have to adjust”
“We’ve realized we gotta make some adjustments… you can’t keep banging your head against the wall, if it’s really hurting us we have to adjust”
The Cavs might be in trouble... in this video I talked about:
🏀 Injuries
🏀 Poor 3PT shooting
🏀 The delicate balance of the core 4
youtu.be/ZCDu85yLScQ
🏀 Injuries
🏀 Poor 3PT shooting
🏀 The delicate balance of the core 4
youtu.be/ZCDu85yLScQ
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Trouble
YouTube video by Tony Pesta
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December 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Cavs might be in trouble... in this video I talked about:
🏀 Injuries
🏀 Poor 3PT shooting
🏀 The delicate balance of the core 4
youtu.be/ZCDu85yLScQ
🏀 Injuries
🏀 Poor 3PT shooting
🏀 The delicate balance of the core 4
youtu.be/ZCDu85yLScQ
Plenty of things to be concerned about, but I don't see a realistic path for the Cavs this season if Darius Garland doesn't get healthier
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Plenty of things to be concerned about, but I don't see a realistic path for the Cavs this season if Darius Garland doesn't get healthier
Kenny Atkinson on the Cavs 3PAs tonight:
"We've got some guys struggling right now... I would have loved to go in for layups or drive it."
"We've got some guys struggling right now... I would have loved to go in for layups or drive it."
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Kenny Atkinson on the Cavs 3PAs tonight:
"We've got some guys struggling right now... I would have loved to go in for layups or drive it."
"We've got some guys struggling right now... I would have loved to go in for layups or drive it."
Rocket Arena is officially booing the Cavs going into that timeout
No one is happy with this lackluster effort
No one is happy with this lackluster effort
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Rocket Arena is officially booing the Cavs going into that timeout
No one is happy with this lackluster effort
No one is happy with this lackluster effort
This sums up the Lonzo Ball experience in Cleveland so far
He's shooting 24-88 (27%) from deep and only gets to the rim 3 times per 40 minutes
He's shooting 24-88 (27%) from deep and only gets to the rim 3 times per 40 minutes
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This sums up the Lonzo Ball experience in Cleveland so far
He's shooting 24-88 (27%) from deep and only gets to the rim 3 times per 40 minutes
He's shooting 24-88 (27%) from deep and only gets to the rim 3 times per 40 minutes
Jaylon Tyson earns the Cavs' respect: 'He's a little crazy.'
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Jaylon Tyson earns Cavs respect: ‘He’s a little crazy’
The Cavs encourage Tyson to be brash.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Jaylon Tyson earns the Cavs' respect: 'He's a little crazy.'
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“He’s a little crazy — the vets respect him”
Kenny Atkinson on #Cavs sophomore Jaylon Tyson calling out the team for their lack of effort
Kenny Atkinson on #Cavs sophomore Jaylon Tyson calling out the team for their lack of effort
December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“He’s a little crazy — the vets respect him”
Kenny Atkinson on #Cavs sophomore Jaylon Tyson calling out the team for their lack of effort
Kenny Atkinson on #Cavs sophomore Jaylon Tyson calling out the team for their lack of effort
Player Grades: Cavs at Pacers - Donovan Mitchell's 43 points lead the way
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Player Grades: Cavs at Pacers - Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points lead the way
Mitchell was special tonight for the Cavs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Player Grades: Cavs at Pacers - Donovan Mitchell's 43 points lead the way
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27 points (10-13 FG), 11 rebounds and 4 assists from Jaylon Tyson tonight
Backed up everything he said
Backed up everything he said
Jaylon Tyson vented some frustrations that I know are shared by many Cavs fans right now
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
December 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM
27 points (10-13 FG), 11 rebounds and 4 assists from Jaylon Tyson tonight
Backed up everything he said
Backed up everything he said
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pacers - Jaylon Tyson torches Indiana
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Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pacers - Jaylon Tyson torches Indiana
Jaylon Tyson backed up everything he said for the Cavs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pacers - Jaylon Tyson torches Indiana
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This is Donovan Mitchell's 22nd game with 40+ points for the Cavs
LeBron James, of course, leads the franchise with 51 such games. Kyrie Irving is third with 11. No one else has more than 5
LeBron James, of course, leads the franchise with 51 such games. Kyrie Irving is third with 11. No one else has more than 5
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is Donovan Mitchell's 22nd game with 40+ points for the Cavs
LeBron James, of course, leads the franchise with 51 such games. Kyrie Irving is third with 11. No one else has more than 5
LeBron James, of course, leads the franchise with 51 such games. Kyrie Irving is third with 11. No one else has more than 5
Jaylon Tyson is SCORCHING right now
27 points on 10-12 shooting
27 points on 10-12 shooting
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Jaylon Tyson is SCORCHING right now
27 points on 10-12 shooting
27 points on 10-12 shooting
I recapped the Cavs' 21 games so far:
🏀 The Good
🏀 The Bad
🏀 The Ugly
Full video on YouTube
🏀 The Good
🏀 The Bad
🏀 The Ugly
Full video on YouTube
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I recapped the Cavs' 21 games so far:
🏀 The Good
🏀 The Bad
🏀 The Ugly
Full video on YouTube
🏀 The Good
🏀 The Bad
🏀 The Ugly
Full video on YouTube
Jaylon Tyson vented some frustrations that I know are shared by many Cavs fans right now
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Jaylon Tyson vented some frustrations that I know are shared by many Cavs fans right now
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
This team isn’t playing with any hunger — and that’s inexcusable
Donovan Mitchell says he doesn't want to dunk as often this season in order to protect his body
But hey, he's still got it
But hey, he's still got it
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Donovan Mitchell says he doesn't want to dunk as often this season in order to protect his body
But hey, he's still got it
But hey, he's still got it
Kenny Atkinson isn't happy with the #Cavs transition defense, and neither are we
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Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is ‘very concerned’ about this trend
The Cavs aren’t getting back on defense quickly enough.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Kenny Atkinson isn't happy with the #Cavs transition defense, and neither are we
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The Cavs had nearly perfect health last regular season
This year? It’s been a roller coaster
Kenny Atkinson explained how that impacts his rotations — and why he trusts the young guys to step up tonight
This year? It’s been a roller coaster
Kenny Atkinson explained how that impacts his rotations — and why he trusts the young guys to step up tonight
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Cavs had nearly perfect health last regular season
This year? It’s been a roller coaster
Kenny Atkinson explained how that impacts his rotations — and why he trusts the young guys to step up tonight
This year? It’s been a roller coaster
Kenny Atkinson explained how that impacts his rotations — and why he trusts the young guys to step up tonight