I think not having JR Smith was a bigger deal than I initially anticipated. Obviously, losing Love sucks but I think the Cavs are still strong as hell with the 3 point threat. JR really spreads the floor because he hits 3's and he has a green light to shoot it. I think the Cavs sneak away a victory in Game 2, and then JR comes back and the Cavs just win the next 3.Automatik;1726761 wrote:Perfect storm.
Chicago was red hot, Cavs were meh. I wouldn't be that worried either.
Miller should just be cut. He is absolutely bad. He reminds me of Eric Snow, useless and old.Benny The Jet;1726768 wrote:Was it Moz who was really slow rotating on the pick and roll to cover Pau? Also, who starts in place of Miller tomorrow? Jones? Marion? Miller provided nothing and couldn't stick to Dunleavy
People are blaming Moz, but he wasn't the only one. TT also had issues with the pick and roll. Lebron even chewed him out about it after one play. Really the only one effective on Pau was Lebron in his brief time doing it.Benny The Jet;1726768 wrote:Was it Moz who was really slow rotating on the pick and roll to cover Pau? Also, who starts in place of Miller tomorrow? Jones? Marion? Miller provided nothing and couldn't stick to Dunleavy
like_that;1726587 wrote:Fuck Olynk, I hope he gets a pipe to the face.
These.like_that;1726590 wrote:Fuck JR as well. Fucking selfish dumb fuck.
Miller was -20 last night.sleeper;1726769 wrote:Miller should just be cut. He is absolutely bad. He reminds me of Eric Snow, useless and old.
I agree that he has very little in the tank. I like having him on the roster as a mentor, high IQ guy, though. Those types of players significantly improve the performance of younger players at practice by "exposing" mistakes and coaching up the young guys. Mike Miller has been a solid player in this league for many years. He's now on the back end of his career, but I by no means think he's a wasted roster spot. Haywood on the other hand...Sonofanump;1726785 wrote:Miller was -20 last night.
Haywood is on the roster because his contract is highly attractive as a trade asset next season. Also, if I recall, Miller had a pretty solid season with Memphis last year. He can do better.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1726787 wrote:I agree that he has very little in the tank. I like having him on the roster as a mentor, high IQ guy, though. Those types of players significantly improve the performance of younger players at practice by "exposing" mistakes and coaching up the young guys. Mike Miller has been a solid player in this league for many years. He's now on the back end of his career, but I by no means think he's a wasted roster spot. Haywood on the other hand...
If I had to bet he will be much more aggressive on them. 1) because they killed us. 2) Putting Moz on Noah allows him to stay near the rim and protect it/also allows our guys to play tighter D. Have a good feeling about tonight.robj55;1726965 wrote:Seems like the game plan was to give up that 18 foot jumper all night to Pau as opposed to letting him get pain touches because the Cavs had such a small lineup in game 1. That will change with Thompson starting but he has to be better on high ball screen defense, he was terrible in game 1.
I doubt that, but he is going to need to play a hell of a lot better than Monday. Settling for shitty long range jumpers and turning the ball over 6 times is not gonna cut it.Automatik;1726970 wrote:LBJ is gonna go off tonight. 35, 10, 7....something like that.
I'm LOL'ing at all the "Lebron is going headband? Cavs by 40" tweetsHighRoller74;1727057 wrote:LBJ back with the headband tonight...can't wait to read the stories following our win/loss tonight.
