Poor shooting dooms Cavs in 109-93 Game 2 loss to Knicks

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Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers chose to give up an inexplicably large run earlier in Game 2 than they did on Tuesday . Eighteen unanswered points from the New York Knicks turned what was a tie game into an insurmountable lead, given how Cleveland shot the ball. The Knicks cruised to an easy 109-93 victory to take a 2-0 series lead.

Donovan Mitchell’s lack of mobility is the main concern coming out of this game. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has been asked repeatedly about Mitchell’s health, but says that he doesn’t know of any injuries. However, something is clearly bothering Mitchell.

The burst and explosiveness just weren’t there in Game 2. If Mitchell isn’t 100%, it’s difficult to see the Cavs getting back into this series. Despite the poor ending, Cleveland got off to a strong start.