Live Thread: Cavs vs Grizzlies
2024-04-10Whelp. It all comes down to the next three games, Cavs fans. Cleveland comes into tonight’s match up with the Grizzlies nursing 46-33 record, tied with the Orlando Magic who (whom?) the fifth seeded Cavs would face if the playoffs started today. Meanwhile the Grizzlies are playing out the string with a collection of G-Leaguers. They have no less than 15 players on the injury report, while the Cavs are missing Dean Wade and (of course) TY Jerome. Sam Merrill is doubtful.
With this level of competition, and the Cavs in danger of falling to the play-in. It’s likely J.B.is coaching for his job. Go Cavs.
LT up.
WHO ARE WE ROOTING FOR TONIGHT MAGIC OR 76ers
Devils bargain fhere. Probably magic, but I don’t want 6ers to jump p to 5th.
WHAT IS EVERYONE s CONFIDENCE LEVEL OF THE CAVS GETTING A “ W” TONIGHT—— I AM AT ABOUT 35%——— THINK THE PACERS ARE GOING TO BRING THEIR “A” GAME/ SEND A MESSAGE/ CAVS WONT / CANT RESPOND——————-PROVE ME WRONG CAVS !!!!!
PREACH RAOUL PREACH—— HARD ROCK IS A FREE AGENT THIS YEAR—- SHOULD BE TOP TARGET FOR THE CAVS—— BRING HIM BACK—- I WILL DONATE TO THE CAUSE!!!👍
Knicks have really tough $ decisions
SPIDA/JB /KOBY ALL TALKING ABOUT DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS——- MY SAYING HAS ALWAYS BEEN—— “ TALK IS CHEAP——- WALK THE TALK “
That’s not wrong. But you have to build, develop and then test those habits against hard competition. Habits for 20 or 30 games will fall apart on the first hard stretch, and we’ve only had 27 games with the starters. guys have been trying but are out of sync with each other and it’s the collective habits that you need. Knicks didn’t really have “Thibs” habits until maybe 22-23, fwiw. Takes time. Have to wait for the meal to cook on the habits thing. It might not be there in time for these playoffs. The only way it’s there next… Read more »
Sounds a lot like “You bet a horse on it’s track record”,,,,,where have I heard that?
Is that why there are so many repeat Triple Crown winners?
ha-ha!
Now you know there are tons of factors that enter the picture that can affect reaching that kind of pinnacle.You’re being purposely obtuse .Teams that play well on a regular basis get there through discipline and good coaching.We’re talking about these guys simply playing up to their capabilities ,and hopefully turning a corner .They haven’t turned the corner,they’ve hit the wall.
https://www.fearthesword.com/2024/4/12/24126448/cleveland-cavaliers-freefall-isnt-due-to-injuries-donovan-mitchell
MIGHT BE A PLAY OFF PREVIEW
Interesting this is the first time we played the Pacers at full strength (caveat Mathurin, Wade, Merrill, Mitchell health)
Does anyone know if the Bally’s app carries playoff games?
I was wondering that too. I thought they usually carried 1st round games in previous years.
Knicks up 98-69 + 29 almost to the end of the 3rd quarter at TD Garden.. Had some hope to catch the Knicks, but don’t look like it anymore. Or best bet now is to win out to keep the 4th place and home court advantage.
I must admit I have enjoyed this game, despite the ramifications.
Though I have felt a little sadness inside as I watch Hartenstein killing it.
I and many others here have lamented losing HardRock from day 1. The only (non driving) obviously dumb move in the Koby era.
At the time, the theory was that the Cavs did not make a Qualifying Offer as some kind of favor to his agent. Remember that? Anyone know what that was about? I am ready for the favor to be returned.
NATE——-JUST “ YANKING YOUR CHAIN “ —- SAM “ WINDLER “ 🤪🏀———- YOU DO A GREAT JOB/ WE ALL APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS——-GET SOME WELL DESERVED REST AND……… “MORE BEER 🍺 PLEASE “
This game is bogging down in stoppages. I can’t stay awake. Think Denver’s got it. Night, Simmo.
It’s pretty done. Night dude!
Denver executes so well. Once again, Ben Werth smarter than me: the Nuggets are going to be No. one in the west.
And Minny having to lean on Conley so heavily is a tell.
Where is Rudy?
There he is.
Ouch “maybe Wolves best option is a missed shot and let Gobert clean it up”. That’s …. a take.
Lol. Watching in bed so no audio.
Thanks for the recommendation. I haven’t had the heart to do the dvr of the game yet.
Yeah this game is better. No surprise there.
I was stuck at bowling for 3.5 hours.
Gah, Jokic just makes it look easy. What a player.
LMAO MrSTEAL👍🤣
WHO THE F___K IS SAM “ WINDLER “ TOO MANY…….,….. MORE BEER s🍺PLEASE “ FOR NATE 🤪
when you are horny to get to the “JB stinks” part, you rush and skip steps lmao
Been working too much lately. Too tired.
GAURDS COME FROM 5 DOWN TO WIN——— NOW THAT TEAM HAS FIGHT/ HEART
The Naylers hit HR’s in the same inning, and also RBI’s in the 10th to tie and win it.
Damn, we should have drafted the little bro in the first round. He was projected as a third rounder, so they probably thought they could get him in the second.
CAVS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR MAKING “ GLEAGUE” PLAYERS LOOK LIKE ALL STARS ——WE GOT A MUCH NEEDED “ W” ALTHOUGH THE VIBES ARE STILL “ LUKEWARM “ ——/ GIVE ME A DOUBLE DIGIT “W “ AGAINST THE PACERS AND I MAY CHANGE MY MIND
GG Jackson is awesome and I like LaRavia. big shooty wings (GG is 6’9 and plays huge and JL is 6’7) are a challenge.
I really hope we can get Wade back for the playoffs. he and Ice are the only dudes who bother wings.
I’m super interested to see if / how Sam plays v. the Pacers. I feel like he can guard Sheppard or McConnell (although TJ been really good)
Jeez Bam has looked rough for a few games
Some prisoner of the moment shit in the first half here.
But they got it steadied, Mitchell looks great and the bigs were effective against plus athletes and tough rebounders in the Grizz bigs and Lamar.
Hated the first half but even that was LaRavia 9/11 3s and being disconnected in transition (loads of give me cookie give you cookie scrambles)
Not impressed overall but I’ll take two halves of Cavs basketball in the last two games vs whatever the fuck PHX/DEN/LA was
Think it was more road trip hangover in the first half but whatever. Relieved they turned it around.
Miami closing on Mavs fast…
Donovan looking a bit better tonight, getting to a more usual line for him.
Yes. Strus still looking a little ginger moving up and down the court, hopefully gets a little looser soon.
Super game defensively from Mobes. Cavs getting it done tonight, eventually…
Glad they woke up.
Levert mid-range slop ….
Cool. Cool cool cool.
TOTALLY DISGUSTING// SICKENING!!!!!!🤮🤮🤮🤮
Washington Generals looking good.
Team is a disaster
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮—-ALL IN CAPS ——- PlAYING A GLEAGUE TEAM AND WE CAN POSSIBLY LOSE THIS GAME———- “ SENSE OF URGENCY/ TOUGH/ MOTIVATED / COMPETITORS/ ——I COULD GO ON ——— ARE NOT PART OF CAVS VOCABULARY———-SO DIFFICULT TO SUPPORT THIS TEAM ANYMORE 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Mobley’s defense one of the few bright spots so far.
Some good rebounds, blocks, deflections, and just moving well.
Offensively still needs some work…
Given the score, I’m kind of glad I can’t watch right now.
I still assume they win this, but the vibes aren’t great.
Wonder if they’re quitting on the coach.
I’ve been a longtime JB backer on here but it’s getting harder not to read it that way.
Pathetic start considering the sense of urgency needed regarding the standings.
Cool. Getting it handed to them by a g league team.
Cavs always have it in them to find a lower gear.
http://playoffstatus.com/nba/easternstandings.html
http://playoffstatus.com/nba/cavalierswhatif.html