Live Thread: Cavs vs Bucks
2019-11-29Tough one, tonight, Cavs fans. The Bucks have won nine straight, and 13 of the last 14. They do have a banged up Khris Middleton, who’s coming off the bench till he gets healthy, but tonight’s game is a tall order, even if the Bucks are starting the Big Ragu. The task eems a little taller after this slightly terrifying pre-game press conference from John Beilein who complained about NBA traveling, praised Larry Nance, and encouraged mid-rangers.
Notes from John Beilein's pregame presser before tonight's #Cavs game vs. Bucks:
– Travel calls and coming to an understanding with NBA
– Larry Nance Jr.'s defense and leadership
– Difficulty of the in-between shot for smaller guards pic.twitter.com/YMrDxqTySw— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) November 30, 2019
Why was it terrifying? Because if you watched last game, there was no doubt about most of the travel calls. Also, because he’s advocating for 15-footers instead of getting at the bigs inside, or as I like to call it: losing basketball by players too short to finish inside consistently, or kick it to three.
Cleveland is relatively healthy, with only Henson and Windler still out. Henson is supposedly close to coming back but not ready yet.
We’ll see what happens. Let’s hope the Cavs get Love going early and keep Giannis from 40. Go Cavs.
O-H-I-O……GO BUCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good fight, especially when remembering they were down 20. I am so not sold on Sexton even if he did play better in the second half. Feel like Garland already has a better feel for the game as far as team bball. Sexton just sort of makes me think of Clarkson. He might win you a game once in a blue moon, but he also might shoot you out of a lot of others.
32 assists for the Cavs… offense got humming tonight, especially from the starters.
Enjoyed this game, way more competitive than I expected. Connaugton had a quiet evening, says something about Bucks depth. Still feel like they will never be as good as they can be with Coach Bud…
Cavs with a much needed couple days off after this one.
Giannis with the defensive play of the game…. 50/50 bounces didn’t go Cavs way. Nice fight though in the 2nd half.
All Sexton had to do was screen for Garland and Garland had a 3. instead posts up? Ugh.
Lesson right there for Colin
Let’s hope he learns it.
Fighting their asses off, even if it isn’t enough…
OMG…. if Larry would’ve made that one.
KLOVE WITH THE SPIN MOVE!!!
Strong take Sexton!!!
They gotta double giannis
Giannis is an NBA Jam cheat code…
Cavs should try junior at the three down the stretch
JR BEEN NASTY TONIGHT!
He’s pumped!!
Junior slam!
Larry!
Great comeback thus far. Until PG gets rejected.
Still, mostly good stuff.
Really nice game for Cedi…nice several games…
AHHH Got to finish that Garland!
HAHA TT VOLLEY!!!
NANCE WITH THE THREE!!!!
that was some nice free flow offense there… got the foul.
Nance!
Be. The. Fight.
Dude.
Only a hint of irony.
NANCE!!! GOOD TWO MAN GAME!
Larry!
Lol. Miking up cedi was an idea…
CEDI!!! AND 1!!!!
Nice steal and outlet!
Clarkson’s not running offense well.
TT hardly made anything tonight.
Great pass LNJ! TT for single digits again!
This is a different Cedi from 1 month ago. I may have to eat crow.
He’s pretty streaky…needs to put it together and be consistent…but I do think part of it is Beilein trying to get him more involved in the offense…
I will as well…..if he can show some consistency.
Argh. Cannot be afraid to shoot.
That was at least a 5 point swing.
Nice duck in by Larry
Great pass Clarkson too!
Cedi!
Huge shot!
nice defensive effort Cavs.
IS ANTE HURT AGAIN –WHY NO MIN’S —-GOOD TO SEE GARLAND ” TURN AROUND FROM HIS TURN OVER GAME “
This Cavs so bad at closing quarters. Feels like the other team always gets the last bucket.
Been a consistent trend. Poor D but also no planned offense for a final play.
Ugh, wish Garland could have canned that…10 point deficit…
CLARKSON FOR THREE!!!
Could tell Sexton was gonna miss that, totally indecisive and just launch that up.
Gotta get his shots up.
Sexton with the Dion Waiters memorial 18-foot brick
This comment is both hilarious and depressing.
8 points!
RAINING THREES!!!!!
Larry Nance pulling the trigger!!!
Yeesh, George, why didn’t you do that more for the Cavs??
Larry with a pretty j.
DG hot. Offensive board killing them though
yup lack of size at the 5.
GARLAND FOR THREE!!!! WOW!!!!
DG! For 3!
Back to 11!
Yeah baby
CEDI FOR THREE!!!! THEY’RE CHIPPING!
If Cavs can keep it under 20 I’ll be content.
I’d really like to see Sexton as 6th man, but I get why the Cavs don’t want to do that at this point…
yeah, could happen if they trade Clarkson and start Windler when he’s healthy.
That is the ideal role for him as far as his style of play. Heading down the Jordan Clarkson road.
Nice finish Sexton!!!…. should’ve finished the previous layup, was an easier play!