The Cavs’ 33-5 start to the season has been a testament to the synergy of their roster, where every player, from the stars to the role players, has left a significant imprint. Sunday’s 108-93 loss to the Indiana Pacers served as a stark reminder of just how finely tuned this team must remain — and how even the absence of one piece can disrupt the carefully constructed puzzle.

The Cavaliers learned a few hard lessons in their home loss to the Pacers on Sunday, perhaps more than at any other time this season. A dominant first half defensively quickly unraveled in the second half,