Live Thread: Magic @ Cavs

Good evening CtB!

As CtB’s own Elijah Kim mentioned on the last podcast episode, the Cavs embark on a lengthy home-centric, opponent-friendly schedule beginning with hosting the Magic tonight on the shores of Lake Erie. They are double digits favorites with the Magic missing a slew of rotation players including Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Gary Harris, and Chuma Okeke among others. The Cavs on the other hand are getting slowly healthier, with the possible returns of Lamar Stevens and NBA Champion Kevin Love. It will be another challenge for Coach J.B. Bickerstaff to integrate all the pieces and keep things in a good rhythm.

In spite of landing Paolo Banchero to pair with Franz Wagner and the acquisition of Bol Bol, the Magic seem to have taken a step back this season especially on the defensive end. This game is a case where the Cavs need find it within themselves to play sharp and not down to their competition. Hopefully a beautiful Cavalanche is in store tonight!

Tip off is scheduled for 7:30PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live on Bally Sports Ohio, Go Cavs!

BREAKING RICKY RUBIO NEWS:

J.B. Bickerstaff says Ricky Rubio played some “light” 3-on-3 for the first time yesterday, and has a doctor’s appointment coming up.

— Cayleigh Griffin (@cayleighgriffin) December 2, 2022

MORE BREAKING NEWS: LAMAR STEVENS AND DEAN WADE TO START

#Cavs Lamar Stevens & Kevin Love (barring a setback in warmups) WILL RETURN tonight against Orlando, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. Stevens, sources say, will go right back into his starting lineup spot while Dean Wade makes another start for Allen https://t.co/MIPQhGhK1Y

— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) December 2, 2022