Not a Recap: Boston 111, Cleveland 99
2014-04-13
Just like the actual Cavaliers, the Cavs:the Bloggers have checked out for the regular season; working on our spring / summer plans, like mowing our lawns, cleaning up the grill, etc.
The actual Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the 25-win Boston Celtics last night. Even worse, they trailed by 31 after three quarters in Cleveland to the 25-win Boston Celtics. It’s a really convenient excuse to say, “these games don’t matter”. But they really have no implications for the Bucks or Celtics either. Those teams & players decided to compete for one reason or another. Pride or competitive drive or the desire to do well at their jobs…something. The previous thirty games had been relatively encouraging, but apparently this team has no interest in sending the franchise / fan base into the summer with any warm & fuzzy feelings. Instead, the team heads into another pivotal summer, again in the lottery, and again potentially suffering from a spectacular array of end of season not-giving-a-crap.
There is one more game. In Cleveland. Against a Brooklyn team that may be resting everyone, trotting out their 9th through 15th men. Hopefully the Cavs show up and play with some pride and beat the Nets’ scrubs. I know the outcome doesn’t matter, but to me, winning seems a lot better than the alternative.
Whoops Pease ignore above. I put this on wrong post. LoL
I glad this is a rant post. I don’t want to be reasonable. Biggest disappointment: Brown not holding Kyrie’s feet to the fire. He did wonders to improve Dion by making him accountable but it was Hands Off for the Diva. How many times have we heard Brown’s biggest complaint on the ball sticking? So much he was literally counting the seconds Kyrie had the ball. Kyrie defied him time and time again with absolutely no incentive to change. Kyrie’s shooting percentage and ppg have regressed. Assist and rebounds are about the same. I wish Brown would have the stones… Read more »
yikes. that’s all.
There is no leadership in and out of court, and no excuse for losing to bad teams. I look forward to next year and draft. Go Cavs.
is deng really hurt or did he “vision/ see ” the type of play/ lack of effort coming and wanted no part of it
I stopped watching half way through which is a rarity for me. Pathetic effort.
Gee’s dunk was pretty cool though..
I think the only thing that matters now is the “fight for the 9th spot in the draft ” between cavs and pelicans—I may be incorrect on this if so someone please correct me—-it is now time for OPEN SEASON ON DRAFT/ FREE AGENTS/ FIRINGS/ TRADES BLOGS—SOMETHING THAT IS MORE INTERESTING THAN THESE LAST FEW GAMES
Irving is boring because he’s so “professional”.
We love guys like Dion because he seems real.
I think the lack of effort/intensity from this team is proof that Byron “arms folded stoically” Scott wasn’t the problem. I don’t know if Mike Brown is the problem either, but I’d like to see someone like Ollie take over. The team has improved, but was it enough for Brown to keep his job? I would also like for Gilbert to make a relatively quick decision on the front office. If he is going to keep Griffin (and I think he should) then do it, and let him get to work on the draft and free agency. Right now I’m… Read more »
I haven’t looked at specific numbers, but I know the team has become a better defensive team and the offense in the second half has shown some flashes of brilliance. However, I look at what Pop does in SA with the personnel he has and I feel MB should be better than he is and we should have made more progress this year. The question is, who can do it better? Firing MB and continuing to pay him only makes sense if we can get someone who will likely do it better. But, truthfully, it’s not all on MB. He… Read more »
I’d be interested in seeing a debate between the blog authors about whether or not Mike Brown deserves to remain head coach.
Just put Delly in this next game. I’d rather lose with a guy fighting with all heart than with the amazing talented Kyrie and all his accolades not giving a crap and everyone following that poor ass attitude. We need a leader with true grit not a paper tiger.