Links To The Present: January 20, 2011
2011-01-20
“There was something about this game that made it harder to watch than I was expecting. There was no point during the game when anyone on the Cavalier bench or in the crowd thought the Cavs were going to win the game. Even when the Cavs cut the lead to 3 in the fourth quarter, there was no real feeling that this was going to be the night they broke through and ended the losing streak.” [Michael Curry]
“If it was defense Byron Scott was looking for from his Cavaliers, he got it on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns — especially in the fourth quarter. But some untimely errors on offense down the stretch cost the Cavs in their 106-98 loss at The Q.” [Mary Schmitt Boyer]
Mo Williams will be out at least a few weeks with a hip injury. According to Byron Scott, there is “no timetable” for Williams’ return. When it is better known when Mo will return to action, I’ll be sure to let you guys know. Of course, this means Williams will most likely not be traded before the February 19th deadline.
As Mary Schmitt Boyer states in her weekly podcast, Williams might not have been much of a trade asset regardless, due to both his play and his contract, as he is slated to make about $8.5 million in 2011-12 and 2012-13 (should he exercise his player option in the final year). Among other topics the Cavs beat writer discusses: could the Cavs reposition themselves as the third team in a Carmelo Anthony deal and will we, uh, win a game anytime in the near future.
“Almost everyone in this country plays basketball at one time or other. Few leave their imprint on it. Instead it leaves its ineradicable mark on us, even in the ice and snow and the defeat and desertion of this bitter winter.” [Bill Livingston]
On The Twitters
“Best throw away comment I’ve seen in a long time: Joey Graham’s quad injury must be the worst of all time and I’m including Heather Mills.” [realcavsfans]
“Boobie Gibson says he feels good after 30 minutes tonight. Will see how he feels in the morning after missing the last five games.” [Scott Sargent]
that first bullet point is scary…the fact this team doesnt believe it can win is sad….i know a long ass losing streak can be a huge mental barrier but shit…you gotta think there’s someone on here you can gather everyone together and be like we’re gonna win this fuckin game..i thought jamison was supposed to be that guy…being the veteran he is….but i doubt he does any of that…also i cant think if any cavalier that can step up like that….maybe Boobie but i dont think he’s ever had a role like that in his life…
As i understand correctly the “show” defense that they’re going to try and take up came from Mike Brown. Am assuming the reason they hadnt used it up untill this point is because they were installing new offensive schemes that had corresponding defensive assignements and Byron Scott wanting to start afresh. I dont even want to try and understand why they wouldnt use a defensive scheme that had obviously worked until they became historically worse. But i think Scott;s comments today were reffering to offensive plays that he had taught them. I guess yesterday during an important possesion someone didnt… Read more »
Anyone see Scott’s comments today? That is the reason I can’t blame the man. Not only is this team talentless, it’s dumb as hell. For a coach to have to implement a SHOW on a pick and roll in the NBA is sad enough. A team should already know wtf that is and not have to be re-taught in practice. But even worse is there are people (like Hickson and Hollins) that still don’t get these basic defensive concepts. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE??