NBA Weekly Recap: Injuries, thanks to an earlier season start?

Sir Charles In Thought: Injuries, thanks to early NBA season start?

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Winners are losers

I have to say, this really isn’t a big deal, but it’s still fascinating to see. The projected kings of the league have gotten out to slow starts compared to expectations. The Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to almost have imploded, but they’ve been some kind of story since Irving wanted out. I’m chalking that up to injuries and adjustments to new faces.

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a slow start, but Kawhi Leonard is out so why have I been seeing articles about them? Didn’t we know this was going to happen?

The Golden State Warriors and their defense is interesting. To be honest, I think it’s a simple thing of they are not trying because there’s no intensity yet. Like the Cavs last year. They upped the defense during the playoffs and everything was fine. The Warriors are too talented naturally to have this poor start. They’ll get it together.

Basically, what I’m saying is, talk to me in December.

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