Live Thread: Cavs vs Grizzlies

I’m pretty bummed to be missing this one. Not only is the guy the Cavs should have drafted (Brandon Clarke) playing for the Grizz, but it’s Whammer bobble head night. That’s tough. At least Senator Ted Cruz won’t be lacing them up for Memphis, as Grayson Allen is expected to miss tonight’s game with an ankle injury. Only Dylan Windler remains out for Cleveland.

It’s been an interesting couple days in the NBA. Was pretty surprised to see the Bucks beat the Lakers convincingly, but Giannis’ three ball ability, and the fact that he took out LeBron puts the Freak squarely in the lead for the MVP race. Some disheartening news from Jersey last night where David Nwaba tore his achilles. As for the Cavs, check out these on-off stats for Porter Junior and Darius Garland.

In December (9 games)
Garland per-36 numbers with/without Kevin Porter Jr.

KPJ on: 24.1 points, 4.2 assists, 2.1 turnovers, 60.6 TS%, 26.1% usage, 109 oRTG

KPJ off: 8.6 points, 3.9 assists, 3.4 turnovers, 37.5 TS%, 17% usage, 95.2 oRTG https://t.co/dqdvYibMxY

— Mike Zavagno (@MZavagno11) December 20, 2019

Memphis will be a fun match-up: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., our old pal Jae Crowder, our even older pal Jonas Valanciunas, and Brandon Clarke. Clarke is averaging 16/6/1 in just 21 minutes a night while shooting 43% from three (remember when people said he couldn’t shoot) and 67% from the field. For Cleveland, let’s hope Kevin Love can take JJax to the woodshed, and that Ja Morant doesn’t take it as his mission to destroy the Cavs’ young guards. Looking forward to Clarke vs Nance off the bench. I’m betting Cavs’ experience gets the nod, and that Memphis wants to win this tank battle just a little bit less, as Cleveland gets it 111-104… Go Cavs!