Live Thread: Cavs @ Grizzlies
2020-01-17The Cavs are in Memphis tonight to take on the Grizzlies. Memphis is currently 8th in the West at 19-22.
Rookie Ja Morant is leading the team getting 18 points a night and dishing out 6.9 dimes. Sophomore center Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting 18 points and 4.8 boards a game while protecting the rim and shooting 41.5% from deep canning 2.7 a game.
The Cavs have to limit this duo if they want to stand a chance this game.
Watch Jaren’s form for a treat tonight. He has the oddest stroke in the league right now.
TT ejection was the softest technical I’ve ever seen. He probably wishes he knocked Crowder on his ass instead of patting it if you’re gonna get tossed.
It’s kind of amazing how in every competitive loss for the Cavs it seems like there is one quarter where they are just absolutely horrible…in the 3rd tonight, they were outscored 38-20, and never recovered…just could not defend Memphis…
I dont know for sure but I would guess that is true for most bad teams. 48 minutes is a cliche for a reason.
yup
They crumble in adversity… takes them too long to bounce back.
Crumbling is maybe a bit harsh…the OP was about “competitive losses” because the cavs respond to adversity. But you’re right they dont respond fast enough to prevent lopsided quarters. The next step for this squad is find a way to keep lopsided quarters under 10 point spread. During the winning streak they didnt shoot all that much better I dont think…but they had a rhythm and played team d.
Cavs covered the spread, pretty impressive actually given how hot the Grizzlies are.
Love got a clean look at 3, but had to work too hard to get it.
Oh well, that’ll do it, I think…
Morant looks a little like old Derrick Rose with those snakey drives…but I think he’s usually thinking pass first…
Well let’s see hoe Beilein’s OOTO plays have improved….
I wish he hadn’t called TO there…
Yeah they looked open for a quick drive tbh
Argh McKinnie
went in there a little too hot, but i like the aggressive play
KLOVE!!!!
Now make 3 FTs, Kevin…
WOW NANCE WHAT A PLAY!
Finally get to tune in, and Cavs on a run….last gasp….
Gah. Morant to Brandon Clarke… ouch. Love is too tired to hit his threes.
Garland’s never ready to shoot the catch and shoot.
AGREE WITH YOU ON MEMPHIS –HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB ON THEIR REBUILD——-DRAFTING/ AQIURING THE RIGHT FITS / PLAYERS
Sexton needs to find a pass off of the aggressive defense instead of trying to race to chuck it up. 4 point swing.
Memphis is going to rebuild quick…I like a lot of their guys…
i think they’ve been at it for a year longer and they care about analytics.
Morant fundamentally sound, play fake the closeout, drive and finish at the rim.
that was a fantastic spin move Garland!
T.T. EJECTED WITH THE ” OBJ BEHIND SLAP ” ———MAN I GUESS I BETTER CURTAIL MY ” MRS NOMAD BEHIND SLAPPING ” : – )
My wife has sent me to the showers more than once, haha
Great move, DG! Got the foul!
Ugn, in and out 3 from Love…
BENCH CREW TO THE RESCUE !!
McKinnie with the steal and coast to coast! Within 7….
just tuned in, great play! they’re in it!
AGREE ON MORANT—-EVEN THOUGH HE COULD WITH HIS ATHLETICISM / SKILLS / TO FORCE THE PLAY ON EVERY POSSSESSION –HE REALLY UNDERSTANDS WINNING BASKETBALL
He reminds me of a guy like Larry Bird as far as mindset…not really comparing them, other than their approach…
LNJ ain’t gonna let some punk jump over him.
WOULD BE NICE TO SEE SEXTON WITH THIS TYPE OF GAME CONSISTENTLY—-4 –7 DIMES / GAME
Morant is really freaking good…already…super smart player…
LOOKS LIKE THE BENCH CAME TO PLAY TONIGHT
LNJ !
Within 9…I have to say, LNJ has been really good on open 3’s…
5 dimes for Sexton…
Nice dime from Sexton, maybe he should sit down all the time.
LOVE WITH ONLY 7 SHOTS —IS HE CHECKING OUT AGAIN ? ——-GUYS NOT LOOKING FOR HIM—-LOVE NOT LOOKING FOR HIS SHOT ?????
He finished with 12 FGA (5-6 from 2, 0-6 from deep). But did get to the line 12 or 13 times. 19 pts in 12 shots is good efficiency. But yeah, he needed more touches.
Still, 6 dimes for YB is a ton.
Cavs within 14, amazingly…
WOW LOOKS LIKE THE POSTS ARE SIMILAR TO THE CAVS FOUL SHOOTING —‘ MISSING “
Grizz had 38 points that quarter….woof…
Pretty brutal 3rd quarter, but DG gets his 6th assist on a nice dump off to Henson with about 2 seconds left in the quarter…
Cavs missing FT’s like it’s their job…
TT and Crowder both got their 2nd technicals, they are tossed…I really dislike Crowder as a player….
Check that, maybe TT got tossed…looks like Crowder didn’t get T’d…
Brooks is en feugo…
Delly 3 point shot is almost a TO at this point.
And he hits one!!
Still too many dumb Cav turnovers…it kinda is what it is…
Someone must have told Sexton to shoot more 3’s…
Circus shot by Sexton…..I’ve been watching, but was away from keyboard, so not posting…
This thread is bare. Threadbare! Can’t watch the game, anyone have some observations?
Might have to swap out The Land for Floater City.
YOUNG BULL CAN’T GET CAUGHT UP IN PERSONAL ” EGO ” BATTLE WITH MORANT—–IT WILL BE UGLY IF HE TRIES
Tough matchup, looking for more signs of progress from the young ‘uns. Go Cavs!!