Cavs are looking solid.
I think their ceiling is the conference finals, without some help. Don’t think they can hang with Milwaukee (4-5 game series). Boston would probably beat us, but would be 6-7 gamer.
Anyone else in the EC and I think Cavs would have a great shot to advance.
Toronto definitely has the Cavs number.
The Cavs are the only number they have. They and Miami have been a bit of a disappointment so far this season.
Too bad they couldn’t get a Christmas game. Next year they should. They and New Orleans would be better than the shitty Lakers and Warriors. But I know that wouldn’t be good for ratings, either. Mavs - Pelicans and Cavs - Grizzlies would have been more entertaining.
Big game for Cavs on Monday though.
Brooklyn is an offensive tornado this first half. Cavs need to work the ball inside.
Nets without Nash are terrifying. Garland was on fire tonight, but Mobley needs more post touches.
posted by Laley23Nets without Nash are terrifying. Garland was on fire tonight, but Mobley needs more post touches.
Nets are terrifying. They keep this up and they’re going to be formidable. Cavs fought like hell after being way down - a great sign of the team’s character
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieNets are terrifying. They keep this up and they’re going to be formidable. Cavs fought like hell after being way down - a great sign of the team’s character
The Nets shotmaking was special. Kyrie and Durant even hit some wild ones, which ok, kind of expect that every few games. But Yuta, Warren, etc -- while good players -- hit some TOUGH shots, that were very well defended. That happens, they will gentelmans sweep to the Finals.
posted by Laley23The Nets shotmaking was special. Kyrie and Durant even hit some wild ones, which ok, kind of expect that every few games. But Yuta, Warren, etc -- while good players -- hit some TOUGH shots, that were very well defended. That happens, they will gentelmans sweep to the Finals.
I hope the Cavs continue to progress with Mitchell and Garland continuing to learn each other’s games. If t go at occurs, then to hell with Brooklyn gentleman sweeping us - maybe we win!!!
Tough loss to the Pacers. I hope Garland’s injured hand is okay. Three L’s in a row…
New Years Eve win in Chicago could help get thing righted.
The shooting against the Cavs right now is absurd. Probably go 3-0 with normal shooting against them.
Numbers bear it out too, we have defended the 3 the best of any team in this stretch -- only 12 per game, of Wide Open to 6' closest defender -- which is the lowest total in the league. Yet teams have hit 70% of those shots, which is about 40% higher than league average. So not only are we giving up the least, teams are still making the most. And that doesnt even take into account the absurd shot making Brooklyn displayed.
posted by Laley23The shooting against the Cavs right now is absurd. Probably go 3-0 with normal shooting against them.
Numbers bear it out too, we have defended the 3 the best of any team in this stretch -- only 12 per game, of Wide Open to 6' closest defender -- which is the lowest total in the league. Yet teams have hit 70% of those shots, which is about 40% higher than league average. So not only are we giving up the least, teams are still making the most. And that doesnt even take into account the absurd shot making Brooklyn displayed.
Pacers were off the charts last night.
Donovan Mitchell with 69 points tonight.
posted by friendfromlowryDonovan Mitchell with 69 points tonight.
Saw this trying to get away from Twitter
69/11/8
Finished with 71
71/11/8
That was as on fire as I have ever seen a player for that long. Whew. I think we have to give Utah another 1st after that!
Incredible performance. But the best of all of it was his purposeful miss of the free throw with 4 seconds left and then he miraculously got the rebound falling down and put it up and in off the glass to send it to OT. My goodness was that one of the best overall plays you'll ever see.
posted by QuakerOatsIncredible performance. But the best of all of it was his purposeful miss of the free throw with 4 seconds left and then he miraculously got the rebound falling down and put it up and in off the glass to send it to OT. My goodness was that one of the best overall plays you'll ever see.
I was SHOCKED he wasnt called for a lane violation, considering what happened earlier with Caruso (called for 2 lane violations back to back on Mitchell misses). Because he definitely hit the lane before the ball hit the rim.
And the guy that tried to box him out was also in the lane too quickly, and still missed the box out.
posted by QuakerOatsAnd the guy that tried to box him out was also in the lane too quickly, and still missed the box out.
Vuc did, but that was it. NBA, you can hit the lane floor as soon as the ball is released. Shooter has to stay behind line until rim is hit.
