Live Thread: Cavs @ Magic
2016-03-18
The Cavs have dominated the Magic the past few seasons to the tune of 13 straight victories over their one time Eastern Conference rival. I was optimistic before the season, that Magic coach Scott Skiles would have his usual effect on their maturing young core, and that they’d return to the playoff picture during his first season, but things haven’t gone to script as the team currently stands just 29-38, and four games from the conference floor.
The Cavs will see a return of Timofey Mozgov back into the starting lineup after his DNP-CD against the Mavericks. Tonight, will also mark the return of LeBron James after a three day rest/maintenance sabbatical. On the flip side, the Magic will playing without leading scorer and rebounder Nikola Vucevic, and starting point guard Eldrid Payton. If you partake in daily fantasy, Brandon Jennings is a must play. Between the Cavs pathetic defense on opposing point men, and Jennings’ low-cost, he should be able to exceed five times his value tonight.
Kevin Love is listed as a game time decision due to an illness, after his superb 23 point, 18 rebound performance against the Mavs.
I’ll forecast a 108-92 Cavs victory, and here’s hoping that the Celtics can take down the Raptors to extend the Cavs Conference lead to three games over the Raptors. Let’s dish!
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According to Windy, Mo Williams is not in a good place mentally.
He’s in even a worse place on the basketball court…
I literally forgot he was on the team. I’m assuming he’s out with injury, mental problems until next year, if he has anything left at all.
I know its not a huge deal, at the end of the day, but I can’t believe we didn’t hang on to Varejao when we’re hanging on to Mo Williams, Sasha Kaun, and an empty roster spot. Especially with the way Mozgov is playing.
I really want the Cavs to destroy Miami tomorrow. I don’t think they’ve won in Miami in years.
I want them to rest LBJ on the b2b, but they won’t. At minimum I hope KLove doesn’t play. He had back issue apparently tonight, and that makes me really nervous this close to the playoffs. He shouldn’t be playing unless he’s 100%
Or just play him till injury so we have an excuse to drop him and start our best line up. Kyrie, JR, Shump, LBJ, TT
Lol Bill Maher trolled Dwight Howard on his show.