Live Thread: Cavs @ Magic (#LetsGetITStarted)
2018-01-06I’m not a big fan of The Black Eyed Peas, but this song has long since been adopted as part of the pre-game anthem medley for most NBA teams. It’s also the perfect lazy Saturday afternoon/evening game theme for me to put up in this instance, as the biggest development for the Cavs is the debut of what should be their starting lineup for the rest of the season barring injury or trade.
After one game of coming off the bench, Isaiah Thomas will assume his starting role at the point next to JR Smith, Jae Crowder, LeBron James and Kevin Love. He should bring some instant offense and spacing to the starting unit, and free up LBJ to play off the ball more. Derrick Rose might also make a return this road trip (although probably not tonight).
The Cavs indeed need to get it started again, having lost five of their last seven, and their last five on the road overall. Though just the second stop on the current road streak, at least it’s against a team that has also been struggling and should be winnable. Then again, the Magic embarrassed the Cavs back in October, 114-93, at the Q.
Prediction: The Cavs get it started with IT getting it started from the start… and cruise to a 117-103 win.
Catch all the action starting at 7pm EST on FSO, and as always… get it started here with your comments…
Korver didn’t pick up Frenchie in the corner… ugh
Cavs have just not covered threes well all year. Will be the kiss of death in the playoffs without improvement.
LeCrappy closeout.
It was Korver’s responsibility if you go back and look… Bron was trying to get there and cover for him…
Yeah but Bron just looked at him instead of putting a hand up.
No, he put a hand up… he just got there too late…
Jeez. How do you blow that call. Who do they think hit it?
Klove heating up. It’s almost like he’s one of the most efficient players in the league.
Another horrific call…
decent stat line by tt played well. still cant handle how we put 3 non shooters on floor with lebron, just dont get the best out of the best player in the world like that
Jeff green’s D has been lazy garbage this quarter.
To be fair though… he didn’t appear to touch Gordon on that last one…
We still suck.
Please stop using “we”
I know for sure that I don’t suck…
Kenny powers rainbow!
That La Flama Blanca three was other worldly…
Yeah. You ain’t lying.
Cavs in the bonus. GET THE BALL TO LOVE IN THE POST.
+1. LeBron normally does in this circumstance
So many second chances…
Tristan with a loose ball foul for jumping for a rebound, apparently
The wart on Mo Speight’s head bugs me more than Elfrid’s hair tbh…
Sixth man of the year.
Great Post up pass by green
Nice Green to Wade action….
Geez. Glad I didn’t watch that chiefs game.
Chiefs blew a 21-3 lead…
It’s time for the KLove clock in the second quarter. At this rate it will disconnected in the fourth
TT has drawn four fouls by himself and almost single-handedly put the Cavs in the bonus in the second quarter.
Just wish a few more of his shots and throws went in…
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/files/2016/10/poster-650849c3-e0a4-4c85-beaa-3700ba512613.jpg
Wow… TT missed everything…
No Fred we are not looking forward to getting Rose back into the mix
TT picking up a lot of trash tonight.
Love the IT push pass to JG…
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Nice pullup, it.
IT getting the pullup working this quarter…
yes ty thank you for sticking with cedi—rough 5 minutes for IT—how many minutes tonight —maybe about 17-20 more —–man I would love to see A.C. ‘chew some tail ” when the cavs come out flat and don’t want to play “D “
https://twitter.com/JasonLloydNBA/status/949802994719232000
Dumb foul Dwyane. They call that a flagrant?
Yep
The quarter that wouldn’t end…
Not a very smart foul by a vet
Stupid foul there. Really stupid.
And Wade repays the favor… smh
Nice to see Cedi first off the bench.
cedi adds a lot of energy, playing excellent d, and does a lot of off ball movement on offense -things we can really use here!
Way to finish the quarter strong JG!
Uncle Jeff draws the foul at the buzzer!
Like that Ty is still giving Cedi minutes…
LeBron’s J is dialed in.
Another one!
LeTHREE!!
Nice back cut Cedi! Great awareness Bron!
TT! With the nice follow.
Cavs have missed no less than seven layups already… still in the game though…
jason i wouldnt be suprised if lue tries that unit lol!!!!
jr lost on d tonight…..as usual
Ok. Payton’s hair is getting a little ridiculous.
Even The Weeknd shaved his off…
https://twitter.com/cavs/status/949798976122834944
Timely SWISH!
Hackabizmack could be a strategy
Haven’t seen anyone using the hack-a strategy much at all this year… thankfully
Seen it against Sixers and with Simmons.
It’s a dumb strategy that should die off…
More scintillating officiating…
Shoulda been a no call at best.
Lot of missed layups… IT still rusty…
Cavs are most assuredly not taking my advice in getting it started tonight….
Uncalled double dribble. Ridiculous.
Nothing I hate more than the volleyball tip back for a second shot…
I can’t wait for IT to get all of the calls he used to get as a Celtic…
The default setting on this team is lazy as hell. LeBron is responsible for a lot of that.
Crowder & JR on the board early is a good sign. D is still awful.
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I’m amazed how. Much better crowder is with Isaiah
Here comes Jae Crowder… thanks IT!
Yep. We are getting dangerously close to fully healthy. Knock on wood. At least in terms of guys being able to play. Once Rose is back, we are only down Shump.
Once Shump is back, Lue can run out an all no spacing lineup of Rose, Shump, Wade, Green, & TT. Can’t wait for it. Though you can run out Wade, Cedi, Crowder, Green, & TT right now.
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EG, the Smith family just rocked out to black eyed peas thanks to you!
Happy to oblige!
Kyle Korver going to disrespect Paul Pierce tonight and pass him on the all time threes list…
I.T.–2.0—STARTING THIS TIME —READY TO ” GET IT STARTED “—-I AM UP DANCIN TO THE MUSIC EVIL !!!!!!!!!!!!!