Live Thread: Cavs @ Pistons
2020-01-27The NBA’s heart is heavy tonight as teams prepare to play in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, Sunday. The Cavs and Pistons plan on taking 24 and 8 second violations at the start of the game to honor Bryant. As has been noted, by @AmNotEvan, it would be nice to let Bryant teammate Larry Nance start the game to take one of these violations.
In the good news department, Kevin Porter Junior will return to the court tonight for Cleveland and will be reportedly eased back into the rotation. Brandon (knee) and Ante (Plumleed) are both out indefinitely (though Knight’s return seems closer). For the Pistons, Derrick Rose (knee) is probable, Tony Snell (illness) is questionable, and Khyri Thomas are out. Of course Blake is out for the year, and Luke Kennard is out till after the all star break.
The Pistons have won four of their last 10, but have lost some stinkers. This is a winnable game for Cleveland. Let’s hope we see some fire in the Cavs’ bellies, and that both teams play with a healthy measure of Kobe’s competitiveness.
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ZION IN TOWN TOMORROW NIGHT / SHOULD BE AN ” ATMOSPHERE ” AT THE “ROCK “
WE WANT TO SEE SOME VIDEOS OF YOU “CRUSHING THE WORKOUT ” NATE : -)
That’s not me, it’s Eli. I don’t film any workouts. Don’t wanna give away my methods.
Loool!!!!
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ALMOST A 2/1 RATIO—ASSISTS / T.O.’S —-THAT WILL GET YOU A CHANCE FOR A “W “
I like Dante, but his lack of explosion is noticeable. Plays like he’s 32. Reminds me of Kyle Anderson who they call “slo mo.”
I think he should be playing over delly from here on out.
STILL WANT TO SEE DARIOUS GET HIS SHOT GOING AGAIN —–BEEN IN ABOUT A 5 GAME FUNK
Pretty nice night for Sexton…he’s really much improved this year, despite the annoyances…he really needs to be a 6th man, though, it seems obvious…
Who knows what the future holds.
INFERNO ‘S STATS AREN’T EYE POPPING BUT THE STATS YOU NEED FROM A ROLE / BENCH PLAYER ——-IS HE PASSING THE “EYE ‘ TEST ALSO
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Damn straight!!
Yawp
Mike, your prediction for Love’s scoring spread would appear accurate, regardless of circumstances.
haha…they need to call a guy getting 20 in the first half and 3 or less second half a ‘Love’…
TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU NATE —HE IS A NATURAL OPERATING AT THE HIGH POST —-GREAT INSTINCS / I.Q. FOR THE GAME
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WONDER IF KPJ IS ON MIN’S RESTRICTION—WOULD HAVE TO THINK SO
Yes.
KPJ providing some much needed energy for that second unit
AGREE WITH YOU SIMMO ON KEEPING THE “FONZ ” —AAAAAAYYYY
Love the dude.
Been pretty effective tonight…just wildly inconsistent game to game…but you have to keep him unless you have someone better…
I recall Jackson balling At the start of the season. How long was he injured for?
Sounds like it was around 3 months – that explains his rust.
Nice tip Henson!!
Brown is not good.
Come on Darius.. Pull that.
Please keep McKinnie!!
Nance directing everyone to bust the zone.
KPJ put some weight on
IT WOULD BE SUCH A WELCOME SIGHT / REVELATION TO SEE SEXTON REALIZE —-“LET THE FLOW OF THE GAME COME TO HIM —DON’T FORCE THE ISSUE ‘ —HE WOULD BECOME SUCH A BETTER PLAYER IF HE DID THIS
Svi just getting abused by Larry and Co.
Nance dropping dimes…
Sexton’s shot clock awareness has improved in recent weeks
ISN’T THE LAST PISTON GAME WHEN T.T. HAD HIS CAREER NIGHT —–SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG –( WHICH I NORMALLY AM )
Believe he had 35 that night yeah
Blood in the water. Can they put their foot on Detroit’s throat?
Drummond in “don’t get hurt before free agency” mode.
SOUNDS AS IF KPJ IS BACK–SO GLAD —-APPEARS TO BE A NICE TEAM EFFORT SO FAR —GO CAVS
The touch pass! Larry!
Well AC was excited by that play
Great look Sexton to TT under the bucket for the and 1!
Collin with a GREAT dime to TT for the And1!
Sexton passing the ball!!! Looking alright out there distributing it
Porter filthy so far
So awesome to have him back. Best mover in traffic Cavs have.
Tricky finisher, even for a lefty.
I count three blocks against Sexton…
Touchdown, Love to Osman!
Argh. Sexton. You don’t have to shoot it even though u flubbed an open drive.
Svi definitely got fouled after the deflection. But ref didn’t call it. That’s what happens when you’re sloppy with the ball.
That ankle looks fine…!!
Porter picking up where he left off…
Kpjunkyard dog!
Sexton’s biggest problem as a finisher (aside from defensive recognition) is the same problem he had when he came in the league. He takes off too soon. One more dribble a la Tony Parker and not showing it too soon would help him avoid blocks as much as anything.
Porter back!
Hey Nate, what’s the block count at?
Can’t blame him for the Maker block…just a nice block…
Yes you can. See above.
Absolutely.
Nice pass Garland to cedi, ejo just missed it
Garland with a pretty finish
Finally able to watch. Sounds like I’ve missed KPJ already though?
Nice d by the Cavs combined with bad o by the Pistons and worse defense. If the Cavs were good, they’d be up by 25. Interesting half.
Hope KPJ is fine! One of the best reasons to watch Cavs games right now. Solid first half though
Cedi with the hot dog…
One of Sexton’s best passes of the season to TT on the break…
Porter went to lockerroom with a limp, unfortunately…and this will prolly be one of Love’s classic 40 point 1st half/ 3 point 2nd half games…
Good hands by Nance on D…
This quarter has not featured quality basketball.
UNLESS IT IS AN ” APPLE ” TURNOVER —I DO NOT WANT : -)
Turnover fest last couple of minutes…
Garland gets a lane floater to bounce in at the buzzer, Cavs by one going to 2nd…
That Henson goaltend should’ve been reviewed because McKinnie had already blocked it.
A month or so ago we were worried kpj was out for the year . Awesome to see him this active.
LIKE ALL THE WORLD —STILL SOMEWHAT ” NUMB ” OVER THE CRASH —–HAS ANYONE SEEN A LEBRON POST / COMMENT YET —-HAVE NOT SEEN ONE MYSELF ———GOOD TO SEE PORTER BACK/ BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH ” THE MERCHANDISE ‘ DO NOT RUSH HIM BACK ——–I STILL HAVE THE MEMORY OF THE VERY 1ST MEETING BETWEEN LEBRON / KOBE @ THE GUND –WAS THERE —BOTH PUT ON A VERY COMPETTIVE PERFORMANCE —–LET’S HOPE CAVS CAN EMBRACE THAT TONIGHT ..HONOR ” 24
So glad Rose is out for this one…
What dunk! KPJ!
Oh my! 35 foot oop pass Sexton to KPJ!
Porter looks pretty bouncy…missed tend on a Sexton shot, gg refs…
Nice catch TT.
Competitive game so far
Porter being back is great news!