remy23

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The Good: Cleveland has a day to rest and practice. Plus Cleveland plays much better at home.

The Bad: Even if Cleveland were playing great basketball, facing the Miami Heat would still be a challenge. But in light of this losing streak, the Heat are probably one of the last teams the Cavaliers wants to face next.

The Ugly: Despair and hopelessness is setting in. The scouting reports say the same thing: Zone the Cavaliers, attack McInnis, draw fouls on Z and double LeBron. So far, Cleveland hasn’t been able to adjust. In this theme, Wade is going to slash McInnis to death (as the last line of PG’s to face Jeff have all done in succession), the Diesel is going to be trouble down low, the Heat role players will be stroking from the perimeter and Van Gundy will probably outcoach Silas to begin the second half (classical poor Cavalier 3rd quarters).



Cleveland has become a two-man team of James and Z. Even if both play well, that still might not be enough to defeat the Heat.

Quick and Random Thought of the Day
* Sasha become a starter due to circumstance but has returned deeply buried on the bench as a 10th man.

Pioneer10

I just don't understand Silas. Sasha shows the skills to be effective in this league and then he gets booted to the bench. He even showed that he was capable of being a good defender. But no we still rather depend on Newble and freakin Lucios Harris? This makes no sense: 1) those other two are NOT contributing this year 2) Since we're preparing for the future still shouldn't we want to develop a young player like Sasha?

Well guess what will Miami will throw at us: packed in zone, Lebron will go for 45+ and be tired in the fourth, Z will get into foul trouble into Shaq. I thought we were going to be in trouble when we couldn't put away a couple of weak opponents with injuries in Jan. I was hoping to get a HUGE cushion for this tough stretch and unfortunately it looks like my worries are coming true

remy23

The Cleveland bench is essentially a group of guys that give the starters a break. The bench can't extend or keep leads - they just seem to be going through the motions. The Heat can sit Shaq, while holding the other team at bay. Whenever James goes to the bench, the Heat should exploit the fact things will fall apart.

Your point about Harris is true. He probably is gone after this year, so you might as well play Sasha. There was a stat that said Harris has only made one 3-pointer in a game, never making more than one 3-pointer in a game. If Silas keeps Harris in the game for "superior" shooting, he needs to reconsider.

AV was dressed last game but didn't play. If he's being dressed, I don't get why he can't get a little garbage time here and there.

Benedict_Boozer

I don't even feel like discussing it anymore at this point. We are done in this game, Miami will throw the same strategy at us that every other team has. Just like Pioneer said, zone it up and we are toast. How many times can you say it, PG penetration, Turnovers, Zone, 4-1 bench ratio, blah blah blah.

Who would've thought we'd be talking about a 3rd straight HOME loss at this point of the season.

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Cleveland can not buy a break right now , 5 straight losses and now Miami,

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futuristxen

It's dark days in Cleveland right now. There has to be real concern right now about even making the playoffs the way this team is playing.

Jeff Mcinnis is KILLING the Cavs out there. Make a shot Jeff. If you can't defend, at least MAKE A SHOT.

The Boxscore for the Cavs last game was ridiculous. They scored 89 points, and Lebron and Z scored about 50+ of that. They just need someone to play decent as a third option. Not even spectacular.

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EHL

Cavs will make the playoffs, but may not get the top 5 seed I thought they'd be able to sneak in this year. Then again, I didn't expect the Wizards, Bulls, and Magic to be all that good this season.

BBB

I'll be able to catch this on TV, the first Cavs' game shown in ages. Time to end the streak already, eh?

Ah, well, at least the Bulls are losing as well.

futuristxen

We'll see how this idea of bringing Drew off the bench works.
So far Tractor in the starting lineup has been a bust.

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futuristxen

So what did Traylor bring in the 1st quarter there?

Lebron's stroke looks like it did early in the season. Looks like he put in some extra work on it.

Game is too close considering Wade hasn't done anything. And Shaq has barely played.

It's going to be really bad when Lebron and/or Z have to sit down.

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futuristxen

Sure enough. Lebron and Z on the bench, and voila. Cavs are screwed.

Silas needs to work his rotation where there's never a time where either Z or Lebron aren't on the floor.

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SamTheMan67

Lucious adds nothing to this ****ing team jesus , he cant even hit a T! what a scrub wheres luke and sasha and anderson when you need them if only anderson was starting instead of traylor

Pioneer10

SIlas is an idiot. With our pathetic bench you cannot have Lebron and Z both out at the same time. One of them needs to be on the court at all the time: alternate resting them.

Pioneer10

Why does he not play Sasha again I'm baffled: Harris = 0 production

Pioneer10