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**remy23** · 05-08-2008, 04:31 PM

I hope Ben Wallace can be treated and even if he misses the rest of this game, can return for the next.

That said, Cleveland is off to a nice start.

**remy23** · 05-08-2008, 05:16 PM

Cleveland is falling apart this 2nd quarter.

**Benedict_Boozer** · 05-08-2008, 07:20 PM

Painful, ugly, pathetic.

Lebron shooting under 20% for this series. No answer right now to the Boston defense.

I had high hopes going into this series, now I just hope we don't get swept

**Pioneer10** · 05-08-2008, 07:41 PM

I actually missed Wallace this game. Did you see how many rebounds we missed today off of fingertips. That was the big difference in terms of D.

**remy23** · 05-09-2008, 05:13 PM

Game #3

VS

Boston Celtics (2-0) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2)

Saturday, April 10, 2008
Time: 5:00pm PT, 8:00pm ET
TV: ABC
Radio: WTAM 1100
Location: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

HEAD COACHES

Quote:

Cavs’ Wallace doubtful for Game 3

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is doubtful for Game 3 of Cleveland’s playoff series against the Boston Celtics because of allergies and a left inner ear infection.

Wallace started but played less than 4 minutes in Thursday night’s game before he became dizzy and asked to come out. He staggered to the bench and had to be assisted by his teammates before the Cavs’ training staff stepped in.

Wallace underwent a series of tests at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday. The team said the defensive stopper could be upgraded but it was “best case, 50-50” that Wallace would play Saturday in Game 3.

Cavs coach Mike Brown said if Wallace can’t go, Anderson Varejao would likely start up front alongside LeBron James and Zydrunas Ilgauskas as Cleveland tries to climb back from an 0-2 deficit in the best-of-seven series.

Wallace joined the Cavaliers in a trade from Chicago in February. He missed several regular-season games because of back spasms.

While this series has that scary feel of last year when the Cavs were down 0-2 to the Pistons, the script is flipped a little. Last year, the Cavs were thrashed in the first game and in the second game, made some adjustments and had some positives to take out of the final moments. This year, Cleveland had a close game to open the series but were crushed in the second game. Regardless, the Cavs have to virtually win out from here. While Wallace wasn't setting the world on fire, his problems means more time will go to AV. And if Andy keeps playing poorly, the Cavs are in trouble. LeBron James must find his shot. Even the lay-ups aren't falling.

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 05:28 PM

Cleveland is getting off to a nice start. The energy is great from the crowd.

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 05:29 PM

Plus Ben Wallace is indeed playing and I hope he can be productive tonight.

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 05:43 PM

It's nice to see some movement off-the-ball. It looks like a different Cleveland team. That said, Boston may make some adjustments and the Cavaliers might have to make an in-game adjustment themselves. Coach Brown has made an adjustment in-between these last few games (thank goodness).

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 05:49 PM

The Cavaliers have an excellent quarter to open the game. They score over 30 points, shoot very well from the floor and move their feet on defense.

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 06:31 PM

Cleveland has a big lead at halftime (52-375). It is great to see Cleveland wake up and put up a fight.

**remy23** · 05-10-2008, 07:59 PM

Great bounce back game for the Cavaliers. They win big and need to win again in Monday's game.

**Brandname** · 05-10-2008, 08:20 PM

Nice job Cavs!

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