Links To The Present: December 23, 2010
2010-12-23
“When Cavaliers coach Byron Scott made changes to the starting lineup to include three guards — 6-1 Mo Williams, Gibson and 6-6 Anthony Parker — he knew there would be nights like this. That is to say, nights when the Cavaliers are dwarfed by their opponents, particularly in the backcourt.” [Jodie Valade]
“The Hawks were bigger and stronger at almost every starting position. Perhaps the biggest mismatch was at shooting guard, where Johnson was being defended by 6-2, 200-pound Daniel Gibson.” [Bob Finnan]
“It was another solid effort by our guys, but we ran into a little bit of a buzzsaw in the third quarter. They go 10-for-10, and we played some pretty good defense. As good as they are, and as athletic as they are, then obviously it’s an uphill battle. Again, I thought our guys fought to the end. We played another very good basketball team.” [Byron Scott]
“Scott says his Princeton offense would be even more effective if it had a post-up player who drew attention from the movement of guards who control the pace of the game.” [Jodie Valade]
As always, here’s Mary Schmitt Boyer’s weekly podcast. She talks Verajao, Mo Williams, and the possibility of the Cavs making a move for O.J. Mayo.
On The Twitters
“#Cavs given today and tomorrow off for the holiday. First time not playing on Christmas Day since 2006.” [Scott Sargent]
“Let the quotes begin RT @WojYahooNBA: Charles Oakley has officially joined Paul Silas’ coaching staff with the Bobcats” [Kurt Helin]
And Christian Eyenga knows just enough English to love him some trap-hop: “Young jessy and fucci mane go hard with : trap or die 2 i Like That. @Damien23 Check That” [Christian Eyenga]
