Live Thread: Cavs @ Bucks Redux

Cavs got an extended stay on the shores of Lake Michigan, and will play their second straight game against the Bucks. Let’s hope that Donovan Mitchell took today’s All-Star starters snub personally, as Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton were named over him for the East, today. Personally, I hope none of the Cavs make the All-Star game until they start beating good teams on a regular basis. Also, **** the All-Star game. I hope they carry a chip on their shoulder the size of a cinder block, and take it out on every team they play.

Last game the Cavs tried too hard to get Jarrett Allen started in the first quarter instead of attacking Damian Lillard, which should be the plan from the jump against the Bucks. The lights were too bright for JA, who didn’t get out of his own head till the third quarter. The Cavs need to play mean and aggressive tonight, JB needs to get a tech on the very first Damian Lillard bullshit call, and the Cavs HAVE to play with pace and trust their teammates instead of ball hogging. Know the ball will come back to you, Mitch.

For Milwaukee, they’ve hired Dave Joerger away from his consulting position with the Cavs as of today, and Giannis is probable for tonight. For Cleveland, Ty Jerome got ankle surgery and is out indefinitely. Garland and Mobley are still out, but will hopefully be back soon.

I hope the Cavs play with fire and tenacity and lay some lumber on the Bucks and the scoreboard. Taking the Cavs in this one. Beat em up, wine and gold.