Live Thread: Cavs vs Pelicans
2020-01-28Zion is in the building. It should be dunktacular as the Cavs take on a feisty Pelican squad. For Cleveland, Darius Garland is getting the night off for rest while KPJ will play. Dante Exum will reportedly start in Exum’s place. For N’Awlins, only Kenrich Williams appears to be missing. I’m predicting a surprising 110-106 win tonight for the Cavs who’ll be getting a big upgrade over the short and lead-bleeding (but exciting) Darius.
This marks a homecoming of sorts for David Griffin who steered the Cavs org toward the greatest championship in the history of the universe in Earth year 2016. Sorry. I pronounced “NBA Champion, David Griffin” wrong. I’m excited for the the Lephrachaun who brought his enviable luck to New Orleans. I hope he has all the success in the world and that the Cavs meet Zion’s Pels in the finals some day. Until then, go Cavs.
THE ” ABA ” IS ALIVE AND DOING FINE —WOW —–“D” IS NOT IN THE ROCK TONIGHT ——WHAT IS ZION’S MIN RESTRICTION / THINK AROUND 27 MIN’S ——KEEP IT CLOSE —GIVE US A CHANCE AT THE END
Just saw the Sexton block on Zion. Great anticipation and leap by Colin. That will be in his highlight reel for a while.
Fantastic out of timeout play and good execution. Caught them sleeping. Cavs lucky to be down by single digits. Defense is lacking.
TOUCHDOWN!!! LOVE TO TT!!! CHAMPIONSHIP CONNECTION!
Holiday not falling for any of Sexton’s moves.
Cedi vastly improved his 3 shooting. Next step getting any sort of in between game.
Sexton is officially the fastest guy in the league now that wall is forked.
I would agree with that.
clutch shot Porter!
that actually looked like good defense by Sexton, just a bad call.
Collin 3! Follows it up with a great pass on the break!
Great pass, Collin!
READ THE POSTS ABOUT ZION’S KNEES / WEIGHT —–WHAT I HAVE HEARD / READ / HE IS AROUND 285 OR HIGHER —-THAT IS ALOT OF FORCE EVERYTIME HE COMES DOWN–ESPECIALLY AS HIGH AS HE GETS —THINK THAT WILL BE A PROBLEM / CHALLENGE ALL HIS CAREER
285 probably in summer league. Expect he is above that. He looks thicker than he was at duke and in summer league. The diet is hugely important especially as he ages. His metabolism probably could lead to his weight getting out of control.
Zion’s screens are menacing.
Our neighborhood internet is out…relying on y’all.
Glad to hear Brad on the broadcast. Maybe they are planning to transition AC into retirement.
Suspected that too.
I like Brad as a third. Not so much as a second. Don’t really like John Michael.
Okay, so you want to keep AC?
No answer for Ingram
Nope. Cedi needs to be more physical.
Cavs can’t buy a call in their own building tonight.
ONLY 3 T.O.’S —-WILL TAKE THAT ANY NIGHT
God I hate that play. So cheap. Need to really hammer a guard when he pulls that.
Another 3 free throws. Wow…
That number seems low.
Excellent dancing English on Love’s free throw.
Zion’s knee looks stiff to me. I’m worried for him.
I worry every time he comes down, especially now. The meniscus tear raised major red flags. Think he is going to have to lose weight. His target goal should probably be around 265. Likely a massive undertaking.
Nice play Fonz.
Sexton trying to do too much.
I think Zion will be awesome, assuming he stays healthy, but like any other rookie, he’s going to have to learn that you have to be in great shape and play hard pretty much all the time…not too many gimmes in the NBA…
Yep. He is heavy right now. Probably near 300. He likely will struggle with weight for his whole career unless he gets on a strict diet. Going to have to be diligent in the offseason and keep his weight in check. Based on how big he got in a few months since the injury I have a feeling he will balloon any time he isn’t playing if he isn’t careful.
Some ridiculously bad turnovers this quarter.
damn Sexton got a block on Zion?@?!?!
Sexton actually blocked Zion.
Wow
Sexton sweet block.
Great help d by sexton on zi9n.
Wow. Sexton ridiculously fast getting back on D after that make. Also, some really soft and1s being called.
Agree with Ac, zion out of shape. He is going to have to get on a hardcore diet for the rest of his career. Lot of weight to carry around. Stamina could be an issue with him unless he loses some weight.
Sexton and Garland are both better if they aren’t sharing the court…
damn great 2 man from Delly and Sexton!
Thankfully pels d hasn’t been great either. Delly with some nice passes
nice finish Henson! nice play Delly!
So is it just me or are John and AC fawning all over the Pels entire roster?
It’s a nice roster…
Definitely very nice core. Ingram has turned himself into an extremely efficient high volume scorer. Holiday is still good. Hayes was a steal. Hart was a nice pickup in the la trade. Zion is going to be great if he can stay healthy, watch his weight, and have any sort of longevity. Favors was a nice pickup. Hasn’t translated to wins, but it will if they have luck with health.
100% agree but say it once or twice is good enough for me
Fair.
Yeah get that.
Delly with three incredible passes in a row.
Four.
Delly dime!
https://twitter.com/oldseaminer/status/1222326223306665985?s=20
Pels just driving, dishing, and swinging the ball to the open 3. Our D not arrived to the game yet
Yep. Maybe sluggish due to back to back. But pels just getting wide open shot after wide open shot
40 point first.
Man if u are gonna dribble the whole clock away, you’d better make it. Porter did.
No fear for KPJ…yeesh…
STRONG MOVE KPJ!
Man. Some cheapa** fouls out here.
Kpjunkyard dog for 3
Pels hot.
Damn, holiday is a bully!
Lonzo always gonna shoot going left.
What a save, Larry!
Ingram could get to KDs level. He has Kawhis demeanor on court as well.
Not defensively. He’s still lost.
his shot will never be KDs, but he’s got everything else.
Love backs down Zion. Then he throws a reverse fadeaway off the top of the glass and tries to step back against…guards…
Daugherty’s right, Love screwed up two in a row there.
Kev just got nutmegged.
They clearly told Zion not to jump on Kev. Didn’t want him to pick up cheap fouls on pump fakes.
Love jump hook!!!
KLOVE jumper!
Cedi poor pass, but if he finds an angle, TT was there I think.
Sexton with a wasted possession.
Pass the ball
Like Cedi initiating the offense instead of standing off in the corners waiting on Sexland
nice drive Sexton, but you gotta finish that!
Cedi straight to the rack!!!
nice play cedi! off of a defensive rebound as well
WHAT ABOUT ” KNJ ” –PLAYING ? : – )
FWIW I heard kpj is playing.
YOU ARE CORRECT…………” MORE BEER PLEASE ” : – )
TOO MANY BEERS KPJ —–: – )
No such thing Nomad.
cheers!
CORRECT DECISION FOR DARIOUS —FIGHTING THE FLU / HAS HAD A ROUGH STRETCH—-KNJ ALSO IS DOUBTFUL FOR TONIGHT
Knj?