For the first time in all season, the Cleveland Cavaliers face some real criticism following back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks. Their first loss came on Wednesday night, and it was more of the same for the Wine and Gold on Friday. What's Wrong With The Cavaliers Defense?

The Cavs hosted the Hawks for the first of two meetings between the teams sandwiched around Thanksgiving. And Cleveland suffered its first home loss.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling on defense lately. Yes, you read that correctly. The Cavs, who feature Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on their roster, have struggled on defense. Cleveland currently has the 12th-ranked defense with a 112.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost back-to-back games for the first time all season. Both losses came against the same opponent, the Atlanta Hawks. Given how each team has played to start the year, it was shocking to see the Cavaliers drop consecutive games like this.