Live Thread: Cavs vs Pelicans

The Cavs’ bid towards a run at playoff relevancy took a big hit with a disastrous start against the similarly ranked Raptors, Saturday. The Raptors dropped 87 in the first half, and though Isaiah Hartenstein and the Cavs cut it all the way back to 12 after trialing by over 30, Cleveland couls bot overcome Malachai Flynn’s timely buckets and assists (20/2/11)as whell as Gary Trent Junior’s nuclear shooting (44 on 17-19, from the field!).

Despite Sexton’s 29/0/5 and Garland’s 19/2/8, their defense was putrid. Only Isaiah Hartenstein (12/8/6 three steals, four blocks) shined for Cleveland with defense, rebounding, a heady floor game and relentless hustle. Hart will be rewarded with a start tonight against the Zion led Pels.

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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 11, 2021

Missing? Sexland. Collin is sitting with a groin injury and Garland tweaked his ankle. To be honest, I’m surprised Kev is playing on a B2B too. Of course Nance, Allen, and Windler are also sitting.

New Orleans is missing Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. I expect Zion to feast, especially after Hartenstein gets in foul trouble, but I’m excited to see Ice at the two with Delly feeding him. Should be an interesting one at the very least. Lets hope they bring the D.