CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have had a difficult time really evaluating their play through the first 23 games considering the series of injuries to the roster . But one pattern is emerging and, although they know they have time to fix it, they also know they'll have to figure it out eventually.

The Cavs lost 122-110 to the Portland Trail Blazers Dec. 3 , dropping their record to 13-10. In a vacuum, the loss wouldn't appear to be a big deal, but some frustration with a particular type of defeat is beginning to build.

All-Star guard Darius Garland still isn't 100 percent. Center Jarrett Allen is out. Guard Sam Merrill , signed to a long-term deal this offseason, is also sidelined. Small forward Max Strus has yet to play this season. The list goes on. Losing a game in early Decemb

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