Live Thread: Cavs @ Celtics
2022-10-28The Cavs are in Beantown tonight to face off against last year’s Eastern Conference finalist Boston Celtics. As yours truly mentioned in last game’s recap, this is a proper measuring stick road game. If the Cavs take this one tonight, it would be a massive skin on their season résumé.
So this season the Celtics are playing championship level offense. Jayson Tatum is looking like an MVP candidate, Joe Mazzulla the Celtics new coach looks like a legit replacement for the departed Ime Udoka. Malcolm Brogdon has been a savvy pickup, and Derrick White looks to build on some great playoff play.
But they aren’t without their troubles. Danilo Gallinari tore his knee up, Grant Williams is suspended for tonight, and Robert Williams III is also out with a torn up knee. Obviously the Ime Uduka situation was a massive distraction in the beginning of the year. Now Jaylen Brown has his own headache to deal with from the Kanye West fallout, deciding to depart from West’s sports agency. So far it looks like the basketball court is a sanctuary for the Celtics, but will it last?
As for the Cavs, they are still without Darius Garland and Dylan Windler, but it hasn’t stopped them from establishing themselves as one of the best teams in the NBA so far, leading the entire league in net rating (+12.4). What do they need to do tonight? Get Tower City going… they had a great performance last game, and they need to dominate the game against inferior competition.
Tip off is scheduled for 7:30PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live on Bally Sports Ohio, Go Cavs!
P.S. Darius Garland updates
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff says he isn't sure about Darius Garland playing Sunday against New York. Part is tied to the swelling, which is tough to measure. He said it is also safety issue and the team wants to make sure Garland is protected when he's out there.
— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) October 28, 2022
#Cavs Darius Garland is officially listed out tonight against the Celtics. But he still traveled here to Boston. And he was the last player on the court this morning following shootaround, with the swelling around his eye noticeably reduced.https://t.co/ySlaE9Y62N
— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) October 28, 2022
this was this cavs team tom petty moment.. sing it bros.. good anthem for this group
Over reaction central here…the celtics were missing williams who is arguably as impactful on d for them as Garland is for us on o… but… I was on the get rid of levert asap train since he got here. This game was absurdly good from him offensively…But his defense so far these 5 games has completely destroyed my evidence for getting rid of him. If he can continue to fill the role of lengthy 3 who can switch 1-4…we just upgraded our team without needing anybody else. This is way better than an Okoro leap. I can count on my… Read more »
uncle buck has given caris consistent support and love.. but i am glad you are onboard.. the young brother may be somewhat unorthodox.. but he is a pro.. and he wants a piece of this very special team and its destiny.. and is acting accordingly.. this should, in time, rub off on ice.. grant williams is no NBA all-star.. slightly hyperbolic there bro
Caris had a pretty awful end to last year no matter how you slice it. You were apparently right to climb aboard…but he has been a revelation this year so far in a way at least I didn’t expect. He says he is more healthy than even when he came out of college. It might end up we got him at a bargain based on injury history. I have always loved his attitude. I never expected him to be basically an Okoro level stopper who can light it up from deep.
changes EVERYTHING..
This is so true. An effective Levert mitigates the loss of the Big Finnish…also mitigates the loss of Lamar Stephens who probably will start to see the court more if DG’s return portends more Cavalanches. Stephens is an underrated asset to have against a team with forwards like the celtics.
well worth a low 20s pick..i think
He probably means Timelord (Robert Williams) their starting C.
yes, but cavs were missing windler..
I want to laugh, but damn…..that poor kid is made of glass. Shame.
was meant to be group humor.. toothpick is sad
And Gallinari.
I think the excitement stems from the comeback, at least it does for me. A good win for the club and fans alike.
I don’t put Gallinari and Williams in the same conversation usually…but you’re right. A fresh body who can shoot is better than nothing. We were supersized compared to the celtics tonight. It’s not going to be that way all year.
Cavs didn’t need to break the glass on a Lopez falling backward hook so I’d say we’re even.
Cover up: ESPN and NBA both haven’t noticed the Cavs won.
I tire of ESPN… in general, they still frame the Cavs in a “post-LeBron” lens that is so reductive. I hope this year definitively shows we are not waiting on his return to compete for a championship.
who needs ESPN when we have cTb..
WHAT?! I stopped watching at halftime to get on with my day. That’ll teach me.
Great stuff!!!
What a fun game!
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Cavs send a message to the NBA tonight!
A bit early for statement games–but you have to appreciate the hunger these guys have. I look at their roster and find so many guys worth cheering for. I would love the statement they are making to be, THIS is how a great team is constructed: a great mix of high-character, selfless, talented players who enjoy the process. Wait until Garland and Rubio get back… forty-eight minutes of floor leadership, wedded to this group, could be truly special…
never too early for a statement game.. the real statement games are for internal processing.. no such thing as too early (or too many) opportunities to hard-wire and/or re-wire.. that is how you build a terminator..
What a game… still smh over here
41 by both Mitchell and LeVert… I remember a duo both scoring 41 on the same night.
one of the biggest regular season victories in cavs history.. there are turning points that define the future..
And they did so without Garland… that is the beauty of having two guys who were featured scorers on their respective teams. Garland will only make Mitchell and LeVert better… the ceiling is moving upward….
agree!
Glad mobley got 10 rebounds today. Solid game overall.
What a win my oh my. CARIS UNREAL
Caris is probably not like DG and DM that can dominate every night. But he can sure do it sometimes!
yeah.. worth a late 20s pick i think
you got it
Wow!!!! That’s crazy…..Really impressive, gutsy win.Horrendous officiating and they hung in in there.Lot of poise and Mitchell and Levert just took over.
I’ve just trademarked L3V3RT…
👏👏👏
also i apologise for thinking ice should start over levert at the 3. my bad
A few us felt that way.
well, he started at the 2 tonight with DW at 3.
I kind of like DW at 3, and CL+DG+DM a three headed monster at 1 and 2, with CL getting a few minutes at 3.
Being honest, I felt the same… but teams can win a bunch of ways, and one is just bludgeoning opponents with offense. A DG/DM/CL threesome with Mobley and Allen cleaning the glass and defending the world is a frightening five–how does a defense guard that? Starting Ice would make a Rubio/LeVert/Wade/Love/Lopez second unit I would pay to see, once Ricky returns, but to win games like tonight’s, maybe resources have to be shifted.
Sad i missed most of the game. Hopefully can catch a replay. Awesome finish.
I really want to watch the 4th quarter/overtime on Cavs Bally.
Incredible performance! Great win!
anyone else remember the twin 41s ? :) :)
Like it was yesterday…..
Had to watch the very end via ESPN gamecast but wow great stuff. Can’t wait to see the highlights!
i agree go cavs
wow.. goin with 2nd-3rd now.. this is HUGE !!!!.. levert will revert !! bet on it !!
Can I get a “this guy!?” EG?
You know who wasn’t a fan of that outcome? This guy…
Take a bow.
Crowd quiet.. love it!
All I was missing is the Cavs broadcast instead of these Boston commentators.
Amazing game. Don’t even care about knicks game. Just play guys 28-30 minutes sunday. This game was worth it.
What a win!!!!!
and he is making his FTs… give caris some love boys.. he is our man
I like how he has played this year. Keep shooting treys, driving and dishing, driving and laying it up, and moving the ball.
Maannnnn… of Levert could be this half the time…
What a win baby !!!
Gotta watch this one from the start…
Jesus. Caris just put this game away.
Good night Beanies.
When was the last time cavs had two guys with 40 in a game? 2016 finals? Never?
2016 Finals. Bron & Ky.
Last game was twin city and now both Mitchell and Caris have 40+.. wowww
Oh… was there a game tonight? 😂
Holy cow!!!!!! Cari3!!!!!
wowww!!!!
CARIS LEVERT IS THE GOAT OF THE GARDEN!
Wow levert on fire from trey. Hope his trey continues this year.
Love to hear the groans of that a-hole crowd…enjoy, d-bags…
Caris L3V3rt!
are you kidding me ??? 40 !!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
CARIS FUCKING LEVERT DAGGER GOODNIGHT BOSTON
Insane! Living in LeVerts world tonight!
i been telling you boyz.. caris be coming on BIG… ye of little faith.. repent
I believe!!!
Caris just unconscious tonight
Clamp down D. Don’t give up quick points here
Hell yeah
Levert great anticipation.
LeVerywhere!
Woof. Crazy finish! Go Cavs!!!
Both teams sloppy. Gassed.
So close. Just gotta be a little more vertical, Evan.
Ugh get that bs out. Glad refs call on floor
LeVert! No no no…. Yes!
lmaooo that’s all of us!
Levert smoking from trey. If you going to shoot pullups do it out there.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS CARIS 5-6 on 3s
CARIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gulp on the yellow stuff boyz… levert is coming on
i love me spida.. all of it
jesus awful turnover, can’t let that happen.
Ugh. Awful pass Mitchell. The late turnovers have been brutal.
Wtf a foul on that?!
Ah nevermind. He grabbed him for a sec.
Some d breakdowns
Damn mitchell
Mobes
CARIS GREAT IDEA! MOBLEY FINISH!
Great screen ja for the Mitchell trey!
Mitchell huge game.
LETS GOOOO MITCHELL MVP!
Mitchell will need ice after this game.
Good game!
Ooooovertime!