"The Cavaliers seem to be good for one "hole" on offense every season. Last year it was Samardo Samuels, and this year it's Tristan Thompson.

In 15 games entering Friday night, Thompson has exactly two assists. It puts him in rare company, since only three players in the league (with enough games to qualify) have fewer than three assists — Thompson, Utah Jazz rookie Enes Kanter and Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen.

"You've got those blinders on [that] the horses wear in New York," Scott told Thompson recently. "Your peripheral vision is not the best."

Thompson knew his assists total was low, but he was stunned to find out he had only two all year.

"Only two assists? Total? All year? Wow! Oh, geez!" Thompson said, putting his hand on his head in disbelief. "Definitely gotta work on that."

Samuels conceded last season he had tunnel vision and was determined to get to the basket every time he touched the ball, leading Scott to call him a "hole" instead of a "hub" in the offense.

Thompson insists he faces up to the basket after catching a pass and reads the spacing and cuts before deciding what to do. It just so happens his decision most of the time is to attack the basket. He has been working on a drill in practice the last couple of days to help him with his passing.

"It's not just rip 'n' go," Thompson said with a laugh. "My assists don't justify that statement, but I'm telling the truth. I'm not lying to you guys.""