Cleveland Cavaliers fans have been defending their team because they don’t think there is any criticism throughout the year.

They were at historic pace when they started 15-0 and eventually scored the second best record in franchise history.

Due to their second round shortcomings against the Boston Celtics last year, the Cavaliers and their fans know they have to verify themselves in the playoffs.

It started to have hope, unbalanced in the Miami Heat's history in the first round.

Tragedy happened when point guard Darius Garland hurt his toes in the series and now missed his toes for four consecutive games.

Worse, in the game, the first in the semi-finals against the Indiana Pacers, Evan Mobley suffered an ankle injury and missed the second game.

Shockingly, Cleveland is now leading 2-0 and fans are very angry.

There is a portion of X/Twitter that is notoriously nicknamed "NBA Twitter", which is extremely demanding and ruthless.

After keeping their team safe from critics and trolls throughout the season, Cavaliers fans are turning down Garland and Mobley because they think they are going to quit.

Jarrett Allen knew the feeling of being criticized, and he wasn't friendly with his teammates' shooting.

Last playoff, Allen missed the last eight games of his team, with a broken rib and fans were excited that he wasn't playing.

The center was able to connect with Mobley and Garland, saying: “They want to be able to contribute at the highest level… If you can’t, you will have a damage to the team at once.”

If anyone knows the feeling of a serious injury (a ruptured rib) but is accused of softness, it is Jarrett Allen, who feels about Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Evan Mobley & De'andre Hunter #cavs#nbaplayoffspic.twitter.com/dxzpr8tled

-Daryl Rider (@RuitErrongfan) May 7, 2025

It's unclear how much Intel Allen's impact on injury and severity, but it sounds like his teammates' bodies don't allow them to compete at the elite level they need to participate.

If that happens soon, then Cleveland’s season could end in a more heartbreaking way than last year.

Related: Knight HC sends encouraging message to Darius Garland about damage recovery