Recap: Raptors 101, Cavs 81 (Or, when God opens a window, he steals a laptop)
2010-10-29
Overview: The Cleveland Cavaliers got their asses absolutely handed to them in their first road game, losing to the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 101-81. Anthony Parker and Antawn Jamison were the only Cavaliers to score in double digits.
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I’ll be brief tonight, because that was awful and terrifying. The Cavs’ offense was horrible. Beyond horrible. I mean, this was the Raptors the Cavs were playing. Ramon Sessions drove recklessly into the lane without any real plan approximately 200 times, and it didn’t really work out for him. Sometimes the Cavs would rotate the ball around the perimeter, almost get an open three, realize nobody really wanted to take it, and give it back to Ramon Sessions for a reckless drive at the hoop. I think the best set of the night was one that got Ryan Hollins a post-up opportunity. Anthony Parker ran the point for extended periods of times, and that was probably a good decision. Dear lord.
Bright spots: Hollins looks like an NBA player. Jamison hit threes. Powe took it right at Bargnani and got some baskets that way. Everything else was bad. It’s the first road game, and Mo and Varejao being out is a big deal. But losses like this will take your morale away. Good news is that the Cavs get to go back to the Q tomorrow and get a game against the Kings. Let’s see them get this loss back and play like the team that beat the Celtics.
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I say start giving some of AP’s minutes to Harris…
Rich, exactly. Last year it wouldn’t have mattered if Mo and/or Andy were out of a game because LeBron would just takeover. There was nobody on that team last night that was prepared to take over on offense or defense. I think that former guy is definitely going to have to be Mo Williams and that latter guy is definitely going to have to be Varejao this year. At least until some of the younger or new guys start to get more comfortable with their roles on this team.
Might be a little early on Manny Harris, but he’s definitely got potential. He has no *consistent* jump shot, but he can do a lot of things to help a team win (find open players, get steals, outfight guys for rebounds).
The only bright spot in this game was Manny Harris. The guy needs to be playing major minutes because he’s literally the only scoring swingman with any upside on the team. He looked talented, composed, quick, and athletic. Sessions on the other hand was simply abysmal.
btw Heat destroyed Magic tonight
yikes!.. i guess LeBron is alright after all?
You can’t be a light on talent team and expect to win on the road when missing two starters.