Cavaliers rediscover their spark

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally snapped back to the identity that pushed them near the top of the NBA not so long ago. After a stretch of toothless offense, they found their rhythm Monday night, beating the Charlotte Hornets 139-132 at home. Tense game. Necessary win. They needed this to light the flame under their collective play.

Offense back on track

The ball moved with flow, the pace picked up, and threes were raining, leaving the opposition scrambling. The Cavs knocked down baskets in bunches — the kind of ease that’d deserted them recently. It felt like the old days, when every possession carried menace.

Mistakes to fix

Even with the offensive fireworks, it wasn’t flawless. The defense showed cracks — slow rotations, loose coverage — and that let the Hornets hang around. Charlotte’s attack was cleaner than expected and punished those lapses. Cleveland needs to tighten up at the back, plain and simple.

A must-win

This was more than another W. It was a message. The Cavs had to show they’re still a team opponents should fear. The win was tight, but it proved they can still shine — if they stop making the same defensive mistakes.

Road ahead

Now it’s about building. Keep the ball moving. Keep the offense humming. And fix the holes in defense. The next few games will tell if this was a one-night flash or the start of something real.

In short, the Cavaliers haven’t forgotten who they are. With the offense clicking and the defense needing tweaks, they’ve still got the pieces to be a scary team again. Fans can hope this is the start of a new chapter for Cleveland.

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