Dec 18, 2024 - Sports

Cavs Corner, Week 8: Ice in his veins

Sam Allard

Cavs Isaac Okoro in white uniform celebrating on court — Ice Ice Baby. Photo: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

Isaac Okoro's per-36 minute statistical production has been comically stagnant over his five season with the Cavs.

Yes, but: While his total counting stats have ticked down due to a lighter minutes load this year, he has made a gigantic leap in one critical category: three point shooting.

Why it matters: One of the most dogged perimeter defenders in the league has at last been weaponized on the offensive end.

Record: (23-4); Last week: (21-4)

Weekly slate: Win vs. Washington (115-105); Win at Brooklyn (130-101)

The big picture: The top seven teams in the East are all 6-4 or better over their last 10 games, finally bestowing some dignity on the NBA's junior varsity conference.

Cleveland and Boston still have a comfortable cushion at the top.

🥶 Weekly winner: Okoro.

At 48%, he's leading the entire team in three point percentage and obliterating his career average (35%).

🩼 Weekly loser: Max Strus.

Last year's starting small forward was projected to make his season debut Friday, but he remains on the shelf with an ankle injury.

What's next: A rollicking three-game home stand before Christmas.

Friday vs. Milwaukee, Saturday vs. Philadelphia, Monday vs. Utah.

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