The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their eighth consecutive loss last night when they fell 129-98 to the Golden State Warriors.
Cleveland’s record dropped to 10-19 this season, and tensions were high in an argument between Jarrett Allen and Collin Sexton after the defeat.
However, Allen explained that the discussion was no big deal and that he would go to “war” for Sexton.
“It’s basketball,” said Allen. “Tensions are going to get high. I’m not usually the person who starts screaming, but I was frustrated with everything and so Collin was there. We started to scream. But one thing you need to know, there is not a second that I would not fight for that guy. I went out and yelled at him. We found this out in the locker room. When we are out there, we will go to war for each other. “
Allen explained that it was more of a move that led to disagreement, but he thinks the losing streak certainly played a role in his and Sexton’s frustration.
“We lost what looks like 20 in a row, I just can’t get out of this little routine we’re in,” said Allen. “We have defenses in defense. Sometimes, once we play a perfect defense, in the next possession, we will mess up a little thing that will lead to another team’s bucket.
The Cavs’ hopes in the playoffs are slowly fading, but Cleveland coach JB Bickerstaff agreed with the conversation between Allen and Sexton.
“They just had a conversation and I’m fine with that,” said Bickerstaff. “There was a situation on the floor and they needed to resolve it. I don’t think it was a big deal. When we entered the locker room at the break, it was all over. We discussed this and moved on. If you never have a conflict, you never have a resolution. It is normal to have a little conflict, as long as it leads to a resolution ”.
Cleveland will try to get back on track on Friday when he faces the Denver Nuggets.