Live Thread: Cavs @ Mavs
2022-12-14The Cavs are in the big D to take on Luka Dončić and the Dalllas Mavericks in what shapes up to be a clash between two playoff teams at this point. The Cavs have been mired in .500 ball since the return of Darius Garland from that gruesome eye injury, so notching a win against the Mavs could be a huge confidence boost that the young core needs.
This game should have the look and feel of a playoff game given how both teams look to control the pace on offense, keeping it a half court slog. Styles make fights and will pit Dallas’ elite offense against the Cavs’ elite defense. The Cavs should also try and take advantage of the Dallas defense, the Cavs’ offense has experienced a steady decline into mediocrity after a blazing hot start to the season.
It looks like Dean Wade, Ricky Rubio, and Dylan Windler will be the only Cavs to miss the game. Dallas is largely healthy but will be without key piece Maxi Kleber. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live on Bally Sports Ohio, Go Cavs!
Garland is $ at the line
Toe on toe! We’ll take it.
That looked like Garland tripped on his own. This will get reversed.
I’m glad it was unsuccessful
Haha. LeVert caused that turnover by doubling Luka without the ball.
Stevens cutting well tonight
Like the energy there — good passing by Dallas
LeVert big bucket.
There goes our lead!
Good TO. Usual mystery 8 man rotation. Hopefully we’ll see some more energy soon.
Is Cedi njured? He barely played in San Antonio and nothing tonight
He’s not in JBs circle of trust!
No cedi is always confusing. Hasnt even bothered getting out of his warmups. This one is a loss jnless mitchell goes for 50
so no cedi or diakite to get some energy?
can we get old man love out? theyre abusing him.
Horribly. Luka is feasting
Shit coaching by JB as usual!
At least he didn’t wait longer to call a timeout.
It’s so infuriating watching JB leave Stevens in when he’s a big zero on offense
He’s better than Love who’s a zero on offense with a bad thumb and a -5 defensively.
amen. stevens is fine-ish. love looks horrific this game
Take him out too. You have a bench! Use it 😂😂😂
Get Stevens out of there!
Too much Stevens!
Wow, serious offensive foul on Luka there
If anything that was an offensive foul on Doncic
If I’m the Mavs, I’m letting Stevens and Mobley shoot from the corners.
Lamar with a KLove-esqye turn-around
Austin Carr’s faith in the square is heartwarming.
Like the workmanlike approach.
Way to attack the basket.
Lamar pretty worthless. Bring in Cedi.
Someone guard Wood!
Props to Lamar for a nice closeout
Good to see them pound the paint
At the game. Super fun to see mitchell go off. Hope we can hold it. Rest of team sucks on offense but when garland sits our d has been special.
Eh. Love a much worse defender than garland.
Caris not that terrible on offense
He made poor decisions early but yes finished the half solid
Lol just saying what ive seen this game
That behind the back was sick by luka.
Don’t let them get a shot to close it
Man the Cavs are in Luka’s head.
LoLuka was gonna flail tell he got a call.
Damn Mitchell!!!
If you’re gonna foul foul hard.
Should’ve know this was coming!
CAVALANCHE!
MVP Level Mitchell!!!
Not turning it over is a hell of a drug?
Nice pass to Allen
Nice run here.
Nice little run
alright alright alright… but where the hell is Cedi?!
Sir not appearing in this film it would seem.
This Mitchell guy is something else.
Mitchell is automatic
LeVert unstoppable.
The FT bug
https://twitter.com/MightyRubber/status/1603220587023052800?s=20&t=eudregV4gG9a6QroGCHn0w
Lots of opportunities there just got get it in the basket
Garland got clocked!
Ice slam!
can we get old man love off the floor pls
Okoro!!!
Where do the Cavs rank in FT %?
Garland playing big by stealing that from Wood
It looks like the trapped Okoro guarding Luka with like 3 players.
Surprised love fell for that.
why is garland jacking a long 3 with 11 left on the quarter clock?
Osman not playing again?
He must be in the doghouse
Mavs finally waking. Up.
Missed call on Okoro
Or on Luka fouling. Okoro
Mava the ones sleepwalking so far tonight.
Lamar struggling with his shot
Shocked.
I know right.
Definitely a better start
Lol
That pass faked out Mobley.
Pace definitely favors Cleveland. They’re much better when they don’t try to run with some teams.
Mavs also play at a slow pace
For sure. But it feels like Cavs lose when they get too fast.
Nice start!
Trying to be positive, but hated what I saw last game.
Go Cavs! may not make it through this one, depends on how the first half goes. Got an early morning and don’t really want to stay up for another lackadaisical road game
Gotta be up at 0500e, so I might watch the 1st, but that’s about it. Another road game, so I expect more of the same…getting in a hole early, and maybe making it a game at some point later. Not sure who is planning on giving Doncic a hard time.
Expectations are not high.
Yep. Don’t trust this team to show up consistently. They really need a Kevin Garnet like veteran voice to hold them accountable.
I don’t have to get up that early, but not sure I’ll make it the whole game. I’m exhausted.