Live Thread: Cavs vs. Celtics (#MeasuringStick)
2016-12-29
Now that the Boston Celtics are finally healthy, it sounds like they’re bringing this with them to Cleveland tonight to see how they measure up to the Cavs in a nationally televised tilt. The first time these two teams sized each other up, the guys in green came up a bit short… although that was without their newest 6’10” addition in the middle, Al Horford, or the Celtic version of a LeBron shadow in Jae Crowder. This time around, the Cavs are the ones down a man with J.R. Smith out for a couple of months. After a slow start to the season, Boston has won six of their last seven to inch their way back up to third place in the conference at 19-13. The Cavs are fresh off a forgettable let-down game against the Pistons after a memorable Christmas Day victory over the Warriors.
Which team will stand taller when it’s all said and done? It’ll be the Celtics according to this guy…
But I’m predicting the return of a rested LeBron after a game off will bring back a measure of stability to the Cavs… and who knows, maybe even the smallest Cav will make an impact after his 33/7/7 slash line last night in Canton. Cavs win a spirited one, 121-117.
Catch all the action on TNT starting at 8pm EST.
Horford was such a waste of money for these guys. I hope they don’t get smart and trade him.
I don’t think a player has ever been pressured less when he has the ball than LeBron James. No one wants any part of getting in his grill outside the 3 point line
https://twitter.com/joevardon/status/814652466012819456
He had a earlier fall with Lebron 1st quarter
HOLY triple! Happy almost Birthday LBJ!
Lol LeBron
TT still owns Horford…
That Kyrie crossover on Crowder was quite ill
Another angle…
https://vine.co/v/5ELJxZpvhA5
Not just the crossover, but finding the window between two bigs. Kyrie: Always be finishing.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/814651622479392769
Boston D parting like the green sea!
Know who you have to thank?
This guy…
New RJ nickname… “Old Man Dunking”
https://vine.co/v/5ELeMDWzHML
Great energy by the Cavs – keeping pace with the endless motor of Isaiah Thomas
Shump keeps on dribbling…all the way to the hoop!
https://twitter.com/mcten/status/814648781971091456
http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/490260727_1280x720.jpg
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/814651622479392769
https://twitter.com/YDSHarm/status/814629295427645440
Cavs winning the Championship last year was maybe the best thing that could have happened to Kelly Olynyk… don’t hear many boos anymore…
But at the end of his career I still think the first line of his wiki page reads “he dislocated Kevin Love’s shoulder.”
Deep Frye!
I’m convinced LBJ could average 15 assists a game if he decided to…
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/814650136777269248
Seven three pointers for the Cavs so far.
I forgot Gerald Green went to the Celtics. They remain a team with too many quality rotation players. Hopefully they never make that 4 quarters for a dollar trade
As long as Ainge is in charge, they won’t…
SHUMP! 3 and D (and please, God, nothing else).
Who needs to teach his team to play better D?
This guy…
I love those KYRIE “Right back at you” 3s
Kyrie says I’ll see your three and raise you Gerald Green…
Beautiful lob to RJ from LBJ!
Shump got picked by Frye on that last Thomas layup…
I don’t know how you stop the Kyrie mid-range shot…
Especially when you’re five-foot-nine.
Kobe fadeaway
Not much there on that “foul” to be fair tho…
Another telegraphed Dunleavy pass… followed by a foul…
Oh my Dunleavy….
Not getting the same movement with the second unit so far…
Fun game so far. They’re eviscerating the Boston D.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/814647703908978688
The slo-mo looks good on Kyrie
EG I saw Rogue One – loved it. My favorite Star Wars movie
Don’t disagree… really well done
Rogue One is the Chris Bosh of Star wars movies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGUYpLCSbU
Frightening but probably true recent comment by Webber: “In comes Dunleavy, probably the best ball handler on the floor for the Cavs right now.”
Looked like Olynyk threw Shump down in the lane on that final shot of the quarter.
I think this is Kelly’s first trip back since the incident…
13-2 run for Cavs to end the quarter…
Pretty fun quarter to watch
I think CWebb just said KShrimp was 5’11… #generous
KLove with 15 first quarter points…
Oh I love that jab step J by K Love. That’s a very good non LeBron based weapon
I do, too, but does that only work on stiffs?
Gotta start somewhere!
Nice little 8-0 run by Kyrie in about 8 seconds
Kyrie got him like…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w9ljFmJfkc
Wow 3 straight heady plays by Irving.
Exactly, he is learning.
https://vine.co/v/5ELAKT00OnI
Kyrie and 1! off a great feed from Love and an O-Board from TT.
Celtics are no joke especially when Avery Bradley is canning jumpers
Cavs have been hounding Isaiah so far… Bradley making them pay tho…
Sick finish by KI. I love how everyone on the Celtics is firing away from 3. That Amir johnson one was painful
Good closeout by KLove threw him off…
Also great pass from KLove… great awareness
LIKE A.C. SAID—CAVS HAVE TO GET BACK ON THE “D”
Kyrie. Is. Magic.
The Layup King! And one!
Horford returns the favor on LBJ…
DELETED!
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/814644584982532096
LIG! Life is good!
I don’t think Chowdah called “bank” on that…
3 straight triples for K Love that didn’t even touch rim
Who just called a rage timeout…
This guy…
This is why Boston wanted KLove so bad…
BUDDY BALL
KLOVE!!
https://twitter.com/cavs/status/814643696511524864
Gotta keep track of Bradley…
KEVIN GOING FOR KLAY’S RECORD TONIGHT —AGAIN !!
Dat stuff!
Horford still taking ill-advised threes I see…
MIKE TAKE IT FROM OL NOMAD —THE ” DEATH STARE ” WILL ALWAYS BE THERE !!
I hear you Nomad. Probably my last post tonight
Wow… that Lig missed layup was uninspiring…
YES ” THE FINGER POINTER ” ( I’VE GOT A FINGER FOR YOU BRAD ) WILL HAVE THE CELTS “JACKED ” UP —READY TO SEND A MESSAGE –HOPE THE CAVS ARE READY TO RESPOND —YEAH MAYBE WE SEE HOW KSHRIMP MATCHES UP WITH THOMAS —GO CAVS !!—NEED TO GET THAT ” FOUL TASTE ” OUT OF OUR MOUTHS FROM THE PISTONS GAME ——-COLS –SOBER UP ALREADY !!
Will be following this thread Evil in your backyard. Currently in the bar at Otium next to the Broad Museum waiting to eat dinner. My wife has given me the death stare already on peaking at the score/thread under the table at dinner. She knows my Cavs addiction well
That’s exciting! Welcome to the city Mike! Hope you guys have a good night out!