The Cleveland Cavaliers are making history this postseason—but not the kind any team wants to hang its hat on. Through eight playoff games, the Cavs have racked up 141 turnovers, the most by any team in that span since 1996. That's not exactly the sort of record that gets fans excited or jerseys flying off the shelves.

It's been a frustrating ride for Cleveland. Even in games they've managed to win, there have been painful stretches of sloppy passes and head-scratching decisions. The Cavs, in many ways, have been their own worst enemy.

At the heart of the issue are the team's two star guards: Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Cleveland's offense funnels through them, and both have struggled with ball security. Turnovers have piled up, and the offense has looked disjointed far too often.

Mitchell, who is playing for a potential max extension this postseason, has been especially disappointing. During the regular season, he was a force—the kind of player who could drop 30 points without breaking a sweat and erase the team's offensive struggles. But now, with defenses scheming specifically to stop him, Mitchell has looked surprisingly mortal.

His shooting has dipped to 44% from the field in the playoffs, nearly five points below his regular-season efficiency. But the numbers only tell part of the story. Watching him play, it's clear he's struggling to find his rhythm. Instead of using his elite athleticism to attack the rim and force defenses to collapse, Mitchell has settled for floaters and pull-up threes. That hesitation has neutralized his greatest strength and made him easier to defend.

The result? Mitchell is averaging just two free throw attempts per game in the postseason—a dramatic drop from the regular season. For a player who thrives on contact and creating chaos, that's a major red flag. If the Cavs want to turn their postseason around, Mitchell needs to rediscover his aggressive mindset and trust his ability to get to the basket.