Live Thread: Cavs @ Grizzlies

CLEEEEEVELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you ready? That’s right, your undefeated 2021-2022 Cavs tip off tonight against the also undefeated Grizzlies. In what could be the most disappointing news I’ve seen all day, preferred lineup of Garland, Ice, Lauri, Evan, and Allen…

#Cavs starting five for opening night: Darius Garland, Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen

Isaac Okoro to come off the bench.

— Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) October 20, 2021

Pregame, I was gonna tweet that if the Cavs are serious about making the post-season, they’d send Sexton to the bench. I must conclude that they are not serious. For the Grizz?

Grizzlies Starting Lineup 10/20
PG: J Morant
SG: D Melton
SF: D Bane
PF: J Jackson
C: S Adamshttps://t.co/o75oZ8vnE8

— LineStar NBA DFS (@LineStarNBA) October 20, 2021

Grizzlies having the balls to start a second rounder from last year on opening night, speaks volumes about their system and their ability to spot and develop talent. I really wanted the Cavs to grab Desmond Bane last year. Against this Cavs zone, he may feast tonight.

On the injury front, Dean Wade is doubtful, and Dylan Windler is out. Dillon Brooks is sidelined for 2-3 weeks for the Grizzlies.

Expect the Cavs to sub early and often and to try a lot of different combos tonight. I think they’ll remain competitive before Ja pulls it out for Memphis in the end. Cavs cover the spread though!