Cavs 2023-24
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Mobley has been told to shoot 3’s. The team was told pregame to jack up 3’s tonight…at least 40 attempts. They went 20/40.So..I am not sure if some of you are blind? Learning disabled?…”starters” go down 20-14…rotations start and the Cavs chip away…AND build a 15 point lead with Niang, Okoro and Levert..Starters return and we are only up 4
…This has to be front office pressure…JB has to see what is happening…darling Mobley shot two horrible corner 3’s..watching Garland and Irving guard each other was like watching a sissy slap fest…I would trade Mobley for a bag of bbq chips and a sixer of IPA….so…just stop with that nonsense.
clarkgriswold
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21 points in 4 minutes for the comeback, including 15 from Strus. Wow!
I think Luka is great … but how many times is he allowed to changed his pivot foot … back in my day that was traveling … one time last night he change his pivot foot twice … I guess that is a ‘crab walk’ … take as many steps as you want on your way to the basket.
wolves82
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I enjoyed hearing the Dallas announcers perspective on that video.
There is no traveling in the NBA. They get as many steps as they want.
Wildcat97
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Why is Kyrie picking now to apparently try to save face, acknowledge mistakes, and try to save face for those in CLE this week? Makes one wonder if he is looking to come back and have a retirement team. Also noticed he was first to hug cavs after the shot the other night while other Mavs left.
He will always own a moment we won't ever forget. I just wish he hadn't lost his mind because that team would have possibly won multiple titles til he started the blow up.
He will always own a moment we won't ever forget. I just wish he hadn't lost his mind because that team would have possibly won multiple titles til he started the blow up.
clarkgriswold
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Out rebounded by 35 boards. 35 freaking boards! That's downright embarrassing.
wolves82
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I'd rather have the 16/10 per game that Mobley gives, and enjoyed the 25/13 last night with 4 blocks. You prefer junk food, that's fine. We can disagree. But the kid is an asset on the team, not sure why you dislike him.
wolves82
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Clown. Did JB tell Allen to foul Derozen at the end there?
It's like you have no idea about athletes and sports. Tough emotional win the night before against a strong team. Road game the next night is a tough ask, and the guys looked sluggish. It happens a lot in sports. Figure it out. The answer is not always "fire the coach". Especially when the team is playing well. Clown.
clarkgriswold
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I get that it was a back to back and those are tough, but 74-39. I can't get over that rebounding disparity. That's just gutless.
OldSoulon
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This team still has to go a long way to remove the "Soft" label.
So the disrespect, at least from me, stops today. To what degree? I’m not sure, but the Cavaliers have been absolutely hooping this season and are somehow not well regarded as actual contenders. That needs to change
The biggest issue is the past. Cleveland was so thoroughly dominated by the Knicks in last year’s first round that the stench has lingered through now. Nobody wants to be fooled by the Cavs again
For anyone talking about title contenders, the Cavs belong in the conversation.
www.si.com
The biggest issue is the past. Cleveland was so thoroughly dominated by the Knicks in last year’s first round that the stench has lingered through now. Nobody wants to be fooled by the Cavs again
For anyone talking about title contenders, the Cavs belong in the conversation.
The Cavaliers Deserve to Be on Your Radar - Sports Illustrated
Cleveland is a legitimate NBA title contender led by an MVP-caliber player in Donovan Mitchell.
www.si.com
If they were truly a solid contender nobody would need to be convinced. No, sorry. Until they do something in the playoffs to prove they are really a contender most will just either doubt them based on last year, or take a hopeful wait and see approach. That’s all they’ve earned, so far.So the disrespect, at least from me, stops today. To what degree? I’m not sure, but the Cavaliers have been absolutely hooping this season and are somehow not well regarded as actual contenders. That needs to change
The biggest issue is the past. Cleveland was so thoroughly dominated by the Knicks in last year’s first round that the stench has lingered through now. Nobody wants to be fooled by the Cavs again
For anyone talking about title contenders, the Cavs belong in the conversation.
The Cavaliers Deserve to Be on Your Radar - Sports Illustrated
Cleveland is a legitimate NBA title contender led by an MVP-caliber player in Donovan Mitchell.
wolves82
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This seems just like your "Fire Tito because I love Ryan Merritt..." tirade. Get a grip.
clarkgriswold
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The guy played in a total of 41 games in 3 years coming into this season, has a hot week or two and is now in the pantheon of Cleveland legends like Ryan Merritt, Cedi Osman, Jordan Maybin, Colin Sexton and Denzel Ward!
In Brian’s defense, JB isn’t great at rotations and that inbound play he called late against the Mavs was criminally bad. But we all know, and even JB knows, a first round playoff exit means no JB next year.
clarkgriswold
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Agreed, JB falls in and out love with players pretty fast. Just the opposite of brian who is always faithful to his favorites. I certainly expected the rotation to expand a little with this stretch just to help save some legs.
Brian is still hoping JB can work Lauri into the rotation.
Auggie
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A key stretch coming up for the Cavs. The Pistons tonight; they have decided to start playing a little better and will not just roll over. They played the Knicks tough in NYC and Cade Cunningham has really picked up his game. After that they get a rested but reeling Knicks team at home, they desperately want to show the Cavs last year was no fluke even with a some key guys out. Followed by back to back home games against Conference leaders in Boston & Minnesota.
Yep…25 and 13 in a loss..we can keep him but he is not a starter…hasn’t improved much in 3 years…fine around the rim but in no way a 4 in today’s game. He is taking minutes from guys that can shoot the basketball. Shooting is what makes the NBA go round. Deep dive the stats and games…wins and losses when he starts…then come back. Is the goal to actually win a title? Or just homer for our draft picks?