Kenny Atkinson hasn't been as focused on the Cavs covering up their weaknesses. He wants them leaning into what makes them great and unique.

Without a doubt, the Cavaliers are really cooking. Sitting at 19-3, they’re winning games with a brand of basketball that’s both precise and chaotic — a modern marvel that feels almost out of step with the league’s conventional trends.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quick to deflect praise for winning Eastern Conference Coach of the Month in November before their matchup with the Washington Wizards. He believes the players deserve credit for that.