Live Thread: Cavs @ Pistons
2022-02-24Good evening CtB!
The NBA is back and the Cavs have traversed across Lake Erie to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs have been locked in a brutal struggle atop the Eastern Conference, and can’t afford to drop one against the lottery-bound Pistons. The problem is that the Cavs will have to do it without Darius Garland or newly acquired Caris LeVert, both out due to injury. It’s déjà vu all over again as the Cavs will be without their top three point guard options they started the year with.
In some good news, Tower City is truly back with the return of Lauri Markkanen. The offense should surely get a bump with his scoring versatility, and the defense will benefit from his length and grit.
The Pistons look like last year’s version of the Cavs, with a dearth of talent and a rookie forced to try and save a sunk ship in Cade Cunningham. It does seem like Detroit brings the defensive fight so the Cavs should be prepared to grind one out ugly.
Tip off is scheduled for 7:00PM ET and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Ohio/Great Lakes, Go Cavs!
D has sucked and will be the difference
LAURI FROM DEEEEEEP!
Yeeeees Lauri
Without DG our O us just a slog. Unfortunately the D has been very lackluster tonight
OK. This is ridiculous.
Grant traveled no call.
Allen gotta play with some fire.
Ugh this reffing discrepancy
Grant travels. Foul on Lauri smh
LAURI FADEAWAY!
Lauri just got flung
Yes well there’s a decent chance that uncontested shots will go in….
outrebounded by 12, outassisted by 4… losing the hustle and unselfishness stats.
Cavs just getting mauled. Call something
Cavs need to get their identity back. DEFENSE
Kinda surprised DG isn’t playing. He played against Atlanta and then ASG
We’re going to need every win to avoid play in
Especially against the lousy teams…I’d rather sit him against a tough team coming up…
Can tell which team spent the last week partying.
Cavs getting outpyhisicaled.
We deserve to lose this game. Playing like absolute shit. Outside of Markkanen everyone sucks
If Cavs lose I want it to be by 20+. Give JB a mandate to get medieval on some guys.
JFC call it both ways. Pass and cut.
Cedi pretty much trash tonight. Never seen a guy that’s so hot and cold.
He’s really been awful…I cringe every time he gets the ball…
Diallo is our scrub fuego favorite of the night…
I wanted him instead of Valentine this offseason.
he should be starting for them, probably their best player.
The Fin with a big bucket b
WHAT A SHOT LAURI!
Lauri says no.
This is a loss.
TO out of a TO. Fantastic.
Cavs turning it over like it’s their job…
Although this is becoming my default position, but I am not optimistic.
Bagley on 5 …
If the Cavs lose this game due to crappy FT shooting, I’m gonna get stabby…
Cam we go back to the Cavs team that blew out scrub teams?
Gonna be hard without DG & Rubio.
OK. Close strong.
Love was open.
Diallo’s game is actively offensive to the senses…
MOBLEY STARTING TO WORK!
Eat that, man bun.
In. Your. Face. Olynyk.
MOBLEY!!! AND1!
Freaking seriously with that no call?
Trash. He was fouled by two guys….
Mobes and 1!!
Cavs back. Rage time out
Mobes at both ends seemingly at the same time. Love it!!!!!
LOVE TO MOBLEY GREAT PLAY!!!
Mobley! Oh my !!!
Mobes just owned Bagley…
OMG what a garbage call. I’m so sick of the pump fake, switch the pivot foot up and under.
Goodwin nice move !!!
Cade good about keeping his dribble while keeping his head up…tough to defend because he’s such a good shooter…
What a finish, Allen!
JA WHAT A FINISH!!!!!
Man this game is way too physical. Pistons d is so handsy
Can’t stop JA. Feed the man!!!
nice patience JA!
This game is 100% about loose balls and rebounds.
bull shit call Lauri was there.
BALL DONT LIE
WHAT A FINISH RONDO!
NICE READ MOBLEY! attacked the mismatch!
Attaway Mobes!!!
nice pass Rondo, nice finish Lauri
Mobley in the post ain’t it, handle way too loose
We are gonna be in 7th by the time LeVert gets back if it is two weeks.
Pistons the more physical team
So yeah JA needs to get his butt into people on a box out, just getting outmuscled down there.
Beef Stew with the three…that kind of night…
Someone gotta hit Stewart with the People’s elbow.
At least get him a 4th foul…
Mobes what are you doing?
they are CRASHING on Mobley the instant he touches the ball.
NICE PASS MOBLEY! RONDO!
JUST SAW WHERE LEVERT WILL BE OUT 1-2 WEEKS —-WTF
Y’know….I’m ok with it.