Live Thread: Cavs vs. Magic
2018-01-18
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off of a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors on MLK Day. And while it wasn’t quite a “massacre” as it was a few years ago, it did put a not-so-pleasant finish on a bad ten-game stretch which saw only two wins. The last team that Cleveland beat? The Orlando Magic. Hopefully, this is a sign of brighter things ahead. The previous event ended in the Cavs favor with a 131-127 win that was closer than it should have been. (Un)fortunately, injured point guard Derrick Rose is available for this match-up. The Cavs are still busy integrating Isaiah Thomas and reintegrating Tristan Thompson, so how much time Rose gets remains to be seen.
Orlando is only 13-31 and have only won three games in all of December and January. Opponent record never means much to the Cavs, however, as they tend to play to the level of their opponents. And while the effort was better against the Warriors than many times this season, there are still lingering issues that won’t go away over the course of a week. I expect this game to be closer than it should be, again. Ultimately, though, the Cavs will get back into the win column tonight as we all collectively discuss possible trades involving many of the guys on the court. As always, go Cavs!
What? Can’t believe you posted this.
Saw a post on the Bleacher Report feed for the Cavs that Lue was asked after the game what happened in the second half and he responded I don’t know. I’m pretty sure anyone who watched the game can answer that with no ball movement, turnovers, and lack of hustle. I get not wanting to go too deep into things during a press conference but that is all it would have taken. The thing I can’t understand that has been mentioned about 100 times is how is there no room for Frye and/or Cedi to get minutes against teams that we should beat like the Magic but DRose can get minutes and he’s hardly played all year.
I agree. Lue has always seemed to prioritize working guys back in from injury vs. playing guys who HAVEN’T been injured all year and can contribute.
Lue is a stable genius /s
Lue is a mediocre coach at best. Which is why Frye and Osman sit while Rose and TT get their minutes. This sh*t makes me sick to my stomach.
funny that recap isn’t up yet, but whoever is in charge for this one can just copy and paste from previous games where Cavs built big lead and then blew it, but escaped against crappy team. do agree that next few games will be tough and determine where this team stands. don’t agree with team struggles due to ‘new’ guys coming in. think this team just doesn’t give effort because they aren’t obligated or forced by the coach. all star break can’t come soon enough.
Or baseball season can’t come soon enough.
No gimme wins in the upcoming schedule: Thunder, Spurs, Pacers, Pistons x 2, Heat and Rockets
No gimme wins against the crappy teams too, apparently.
Dayum, I get home to watch the second half…having caught up on the thread….might just do something else.
Lebron needs a vacation. Dude is exhausted. He can’t recover like a 22 year old. They should sit him until the team can win two games in a row without him. See if anyone else on this team can play basketball.
He can rest when they complete the Anthony Davis/ Paul George trades.
I’m not one for crying over spilt milk, but I regularly wonder what this team would look like if Kyrie requested a trade at the end of last season…
Cavs need to bring back Samardo Samuels!
His one good moment was drawing a charge on Carmelo twice at the end of a close game. Wonder what became of him?
I think he’s the king of Jamaica!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samardo_Samuels
On October 16, 2017, Samuels signed with Serbian club Partizan for the rest of the 2017–18 season.[21] He was suspended by the club on November 15, for the violation of club’s discipline and the provisions of the contract, day after Partizan lost in a EuroCup game against Alba Berlin.[22][23] The suspension came as a result of his public criticism of the club, head coach Miroslav Nikolić and other inappropriate remarks toward female journalists.[23][22]
Wow… I just saw the back to back DWade and DRose blocks to end the third… that’s almost a statistical anomaly that may never happen again in our lifetimes…
PREDICTION—STEVEN ADAMS/ WESTBROOK WILL TOTALLY ABUSE THE CAVS THIS SATURDAY
jb225—yes we are ( in my opinion ) in rebuild mode —if any trades are made —they should NOT be made for this year—but for the FUTURE ——BELIEVE WE SHOULD BE IN THE “SELL ” MODE THIS YEAR / TRADE DEADLINE
I think you are sampling the vintage.
we did it!
When’s the parade?
Still can’t believe Cavs are paying TT the same amount Dubs are paying Draymond
Has Lue lost this team? Lue looks like Blatt did before he got canned.
Until we see a video of Lebron talking extra on one of the assistant coaches cLue’s job is fine…
Does screaming match with Phil Handy count?
Is Dan still paying Byron Scott and Mike Brown(x2)?
Dan is still paying Dan Ferry and Paul Silas.
Celtics only score 80 at home against sixers….so certain teams running through crap right now…believe most if not all ctb community wants changes made to personnel
I don’t think Kyrie played… so I’m sure he’ll start getting more MVP votes now…
Looks like Irving didn’t play. Their offense is really trash without him putting up 25+
Just from the box score, it looks like LBJ was really trying not to get to 30K tonight…
Who do the they play next? Does he want to do it somewhere else for special reasons?
OKC at home… I just read something that said he wanted to do it in front of his kids who couldn’t be at the game tonight…
Play thunder next…needs 24 so imagine he will do it then
2-8 from FT and 0-4 from deep… yikes
Was the putrid second half on the coach or players? I just can’t understand how we play the Jekyll and Hyde routine on a nightly basis.
The other team is trying too.
Allie towers over IT…must be the heels…
I’m telling you guys, if we can come up with some good looking platform sneakers, we could make millions. Start with a 3″ sole and go up from there. I bet we could get IT and Spud Webb as our spoke persons.
VINTAGE AGREE WITH YOU NOTHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT THAT SO CALLED WIN
Rose showed more effort than anyone else…wade needs two week break….move jr tt shump and bring guys in who give a shit ….maybe adjust coaching staff too…team needs shot in arm big time
SO ANYONE STILL OUT THERE THINKING WE CAN MAKE ” ANY KIND ” OF TRADE THAT WILL ALLOW US TO BEAT THE DUBS ( LET ALONE GET THERE )—I AM NOT “ALL IN ” ON THAT —SORRY FOR BEING SUCH A PESSIMIST —BUT CALL THEM LIKE I SEE THEM
You’re not alone my friend. I agree with you a 100%. But to be honest there’s no trade scenario that will land the Cavs a PG13 or AD so I think the Cavs should keep the pick and just get ready for the rebuild.
Yeah I mean, if by any kind you really mean ANY kind, then sure. Give the Cavs Anthony Davis for TT and Shump and they are right there with the Dubs ;)
Then pick up Paul George with a deal centered around Nets pick. Presto.
Cavs win the next 3 rings with those two guys added ;)
Why would you invest on a guy who badly wants to play in LA the first chance he gets?
You don’t do it until you complete the Davis deal…./s
Same. Should we deserve success even when we got the right guy(s) from a trade if the retained players continue this kind of performance?
To he honest I don’t see a high ceiling for a roster like this. There’s a difference on playing like you are reserving energy for the long run and playing with total lack of effort.
How do you go from dubs effort to this? And completely fall off rails in second half
Cavs sure have 2nd half woes. 37 pts tonight and I think 40 against the Dubs
That win felt like a loss
It sure did.
What a horrible second half.
Who is worst the Cavs or the Refs lol.
Should I be blaming blowing a huge lead against a team with no business of doing so to the zebra crew?
I’m ashamed of saying that “a win is a win” at this very point in time.
Cavs can’t beat the Warriors with a crappy win like that…
Nothing wrong with the Cavs that Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis won’t fix…
Bring back Manny Harris!
Wait a minute. The Cavs were not playing the Warriors tonight.
Weirdest game ever….this team needs massive changes
Gordon makes the shot.
Gordon actually hit that shot from half court, which didn’t count.
Lol worst game ending ever. What a cop-out by the refs.
Frank Vogel is headed to Christie’s!
A jump ball at center court. Cavs win.
Just got home… how’d they blow a 20 point lead? Oh… I see they only had three assists after halftime… that’ll do it…
They let the Magic run a layup line drill in the 2nd half, and were garbage on offense…how else?
Isaiah saving the ball like
http://www.urbanthreads.com/productImages/regularSize/UT6573.jpg
Jump ball? Wtf?
If the decision comes from secaucus then why is he reviewing tape?
What happened to James lately in the 4th? Had been so devastating
He’s exhausted. He’s 33. he leads the league in minutes. He is being run into the ground.
Off Biyombo.
Baby you! You’ve got what I need!
That looks like Cavs ball!
Off Bismack!
Will th Cavs get a stop
A PLAY!
How does Love not get a foul on that dunk attempt. Clearly got raked across the arm
Love fouled twice.
Obvious fouls.
Bron has been awful the last two minutes.
NOBODY AND I MEAN NOBODY FEARS THESE CAVS ANYMORE—–AND CAVS PLAYERS KNOW / REALIZE THAT—PLAYING WITH NO CONFIDENCE—PLAYING NOT TO LOSE —–GOOD REMEDY FOR LOSING !!!
Le TO.
Just not liking IT in crunch time
This is embarrassing. So much bad defense off the ball.
They can’t be arsed to defend anyone…
Wow
Cavs likely going to lose this game, and it’s a disgrace…
GOOD BLOG ARCH—WAY TO KEEP THE HUMOR HERE —-WE NEED LOTS OF IT
Right on cue. LeChuck.
Frank Vogel looks like he’s on a bender.
WTF James
Cavs opponents addicted to these free layups…
I’m not sure IT can play against the Magic in the playoffs /s
Hah
Green has had a nice night.
A.C. MAKING SOME GOOD PTS TONIGHT —-HE IS DEAD ON AS FAR AS THE DUBS PASS THE BALL IN THESE SITUATIONS–CAVS RESORT TO ISO/ AND 3 PTS HEAVES
For all his talk about moving the rock, Bron does it as much as Kyrie did.
Great block, kev.
LeAwful.
“The Cavs don’t believe in passing in these situations…”
Basically on every situation.
I know a lot of commentators here don’t like Rose, but as a backup and healthy, he’s a good offensive threat.
He just doesn’t fit well with Wade.
He and Wade on the court together is a new kind of ‘death’ lineup…
Needs to bring it on D as well
Still depends. I don’t like him as a fit for the team, in which he nowhere is. In which lineup do you see him thriving? He’s not a good facilitator and he’s basically redundant when he is on a lineup with either Lebron or Wade.
Sometimes I wish Love had a bigger ego and demanded more playing time/more touches. Like why does Lue never play Love with the bench unit and truly unleash “Minnesota Love?”
Trying to think of other solutions besides for play Frye/Cedi since Lue clearly wont do that