Live Thread: Cavs vs Nets
2024-03-10Happy “spring forward” day, Cav fans. Cleveland hosts the Brooklyn Nets tonight, and both teams are battling some injuries. For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, and Ty Jerome are out with injuries, and Dean Wade is out for personal reasons. For Brooklyn, Ben Simmons was declared out for the season last week as he seeks treatment for nerve impingement in his back. Questions are swirling on whether he’ll be able to play again. Cam Johnson is nursing an ankle sprain and Dariq Whitehead remains out.
The Cavs went 2-2 in the last week, which, given their injuries, is something of a miracle. Something between the Dean Wade explosion against Boston and a total grind-out win (and a bit of a gift from the officials and Rudy Gobert) versus Minny would do well for Cleveland tonight, but I’ll settle for a grind fest. The Nets have lost three of the last four, with the last couple coming against the Hornets and the Pistons. I imagine they want to get back on the win train, so the Cavs need to just stay competent.
Can this micro lineup get anything going?
OMG
Yeah it’s that kid of night.
Good movement there. Can we get a stop?
WTF???
Jones did something!
That was a terrible call on the over and back.
It looked like he saved it to me for sure, but it would be nice if he hadn’t made it close in the first place :)
Cavs falling apart
TWO consecutive TOs???
These turnovers 🤦♂️
Gah CPJ
Would love to see Sam or cp get in and hit some shots. Just loosen things up
Nets playing a great game, using their athleticism
Niang partying like it’s 1959.
Big shot dg
Needed that DG3
Ice J becoming reliable.
ICE TREY!
Isaac cans a wide open 3 and no one is surprised.
He missed the free throw anyway. What a lousy challenge
Dumb foul by Niang, and challenge.
Gotta play and coach smarter.
I support Niang trying to change the energy but that was dumb
I’m just not getting good vibes from JA and DG and we really need them to step up
Still time, but they know we are thin up front and dg is playing with a lot of fouls. Nets are playing hard and smart. They know this is winnable for them.
Yeah Nets are being really disruptive and sharp. And we’re out of playable guys
Woof. Dumb foul niang.
By rule it shoudl come off as it was on the hand and after the shot
Yeah Niang is pushing the limits here but you are supposed to be able to do that
I don’t love this challenge. It’s one point and it felt like Niang did it on purpose.
Man the Nets are just teeing off on Niang and Garland. Running all their actions at them. Gotta be a little more stout
Allen woof!
Garland slow motion on defense…
Nice. Caris.
Like the energy out of the locker room.
How’d Okoro not get an and1
This broadcast is a treat.
This guys are a bit past my age-range :)
I get it, but I appreciate the Cavs honoring the past.
Yep its cool no argument, just sayin I don’t know who these dudes are lol
Also I only started following the Cavs in 2006 so I really don’t know much of the history before that
CPJ looking solid too this game. Still have some hope for Merrill providing a spark too. Obviously gonna need JA and DG to step up here though
Jones… like, he is certainly athletic and he’s not getting totally played off the floor. Just seems a step behind on everything. He looks me when i just showed up to a pick up game with 9 strangers.
Yeah. Thought Mobley the Elder was a lot more engaged. But he’s been playing charge games. Jones has been sitting on the bench. Not gonna have his game timing.
He can’t do anything. Like he can’t even screen
Nice job by Niang and CPJ.
Niang great, Sam good. A few bunnies and weird TOs but better than I thought.
Jones cannot play at all. Brobley was fine but did nothing. Might have to play Niang at 5
“Come On Cavs” playing before Wall of Honor ceremony. Crank up the 70s funk
Gotta tip the cap to Niang here for sure; needed someone to step up on offense
Strong close.
Lol. Niang in his bag
Lol porter. Nice shot.
Cavs have needed Niang’s shooting.
There was a challenge?
yep
A very dumb one. Kevin Ollie challenged possession call on the out of bounds and lost.
My goodness every net player drives by our guards
Garland playing even less defense than usual with his 3 fouls he has to be careful
“ DITTO “ WHAT TOJ POSTED———- 1 OF THOSE “ GIMME “ GAME THAT WE MIGHT LOSE——— I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE WITHOUT 4 REGULARS——THAT IS THE FRUSTRATING FRIGGIN THING—- ARE WE EVER GOING TO BE FULLY HEALTHY
GIVE ME NANCE 3rd / ELDER—-NO MORE “ DNP “ JONES
Great steal Garland.
What a flop.
Thought Mobley the Elder has had several nice kickout passes.
Yes. Maybe more floor time for him than Damian.
Better ball movement, but defense must improve.
Merrill struggling.
For a while now…
Pointless foul.
Nice hit CPJ.
Holy shit. Terrell Brandon looks old.
Dumb pass Caris
Super quiet in here after that foul
I’m frustrated we’re down 4 top players. This should be a win-it-going-away situation and now its going to be a dog fight. Was hoping for a bounce back game from Merrill. So far I like his game; just hasn’t gotten the shots to fall yet
From your lips…
Niang needs to be more careful. We need him. Curious who will be off the bench in the front court. Pete? Isaiah? Or a long run for D. Jones? (Worried…)
IT IS ACs BIRTHDAY——- CAVS HAVE TO GET A “W” FOR AC 👍🎂
This is a grind so far
Definitely. Not feeling a ton of energy yet.
Ice strong drive.
Just go right at Claxton, he’s worried about his face and his modeling contract.
haha
SO IS NIAMG ( UNCLEAR)
haha no kidding
Unclear exact wtf Niang is doing this game
S. H I T WE WERE SUPPOSED TO “ SPRING “ FORWARD LAST NIGHT 🤪🍺
Claxton lucky not to get ejected, shoved the ref.
Should be gone
Dumb by Niang when short handed in front court
Fluffy stirring it up
Ice has energy!
Fun fact: I have a signed Kevin Ollie Cavs banner.
Goooooo Cavs!!
At the Arena. Moondog on the injured list. Remind me what Nets have if Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson aren’t dressing.
😂 Did he catch the car?!
Like D Wade, no detailed explanation provided