Caris LeVert Sets New Career-High In Cavs Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert scored 13 of his 29 points from the free throw line, setting a new career-high for free throws made in a game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 3-5 on Wednesday night, as the team continues to search for consistency. 

However, there was one bright spot in this disappointing defeat that should give Cleveland fans some excitement. 

That's the incredible effort that Caris LeVert gave the team on the offensive end. 

LeVert came off the bench and scored 29 points, while shooting an efficient 50% from the floor. He was scoring in a variety of ways, including from behind the arc, mid-range, and even getting to the rim. 

LeVert also did a tremendous job drawing fouls throughout the night.

He ended up shooting 13-of-16 from the free throw line, setting a new career-high for free throws made in a game.

This was a strong performance from LeVert, as he continues to prove that he is a multi-dimensional player.

Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) goes up for a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / © Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was thrilled with the performance that the 29-year-old put together tonight.

"I thought Caris was trying to give us a spark. He's a guy that we know that we have to depend on. He understands how much he means to this team and he kept attacking. I mean, he got to the free-throw line 16 times. He was extremely aggressive, wasn't settling, and was trying to carry us."

LeVert said that he noticed how aggressive Oklahoma City was playing against both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. 

He adjusted his game plan accordingly, saying, "I saw a lot of opportunities to just keep getting to the paint, finding my shot, getting to the line, and knocking down my free throws."