Live Thread: Wizards @ Cavs
2018-12-08
Ladies and Gentlemen, Cavaliers fans everywhere, Matthew Dellavedova is in the building. Unfortunately the fan favorite guard will only be in the building and not on the bench as the trade awaits George Hill’s physical. Nonetheless, the Cavaliers will face off against the Washington Wizards. This is a winnable game if Cleveland can keep their legs through four straight quarters. Unfortunately, the Wizards are looking good the last three games and will be trying to get their fourth straight win tonight. I am feeling optimistic so I think the Cavaliers take this one 115-109. As always, go Cavs!
WATCHED THE REPLAY—NOT SURE WHAT EXCITED ME MORE —-DELLY’S RETURN APPLAUSE OR LNJ’S SLAM / A.C.’S REACTION TO THE SLAM ———-WILL BE VERY INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS COMES TRADE DEADLINE THIS YEAR—–GRIFF THINKS CAVS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE FOR TRADE DEADLINE ——BURKS / T.T. / LOVE / HOOD / SWISH—-CONTRACT / HENSON—ALTHOUGH I WOULD ENJOY SEEING HIM FINISH IN A CAVS UNIFORM THIS YEAR JUST TO SEE THE FIT ………………………………WE WILL HAVE ALOT OF TIME FROM NOW UNTIL THEN TO DISCUSS ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES
Missed the game once again, but I like Sexton’s statline. Another beast game for TT, looks like. Pretty happy for him after he looked done for a lot of last season. He’s never going to be super valuable in today’s NBA, but at least he’s getting the most out of what he has.
It hasn’t been that long, but I’m ready to say I like Burks better than Hood.
Yep. He isn’t as good a pure shooter, but does everything else better. Defense, handles, floor game.
For my money, Burks is a combo guard who can play small ball 3.
Hood is a 3 (not a 2). Too tall/slow of foot against most 2 guards. Too soft vs most real forwards, but you can get away with it nowdays more.
Doncic went on a personal 11-0 run to end the game in Dallas: Mavs 107-104 over Rockets.
We had 26 assists tonight. LNJ with 7, Sexton with 6, TT with 5 (TT!), Bandit with 4, Cedi & JC with 2 each. 12 dimes out of the PF/C spots. Bodes well for Love’s return.
Bandit had a decent game in the end, especially if you give him that 3 back. Still, 14/7/4 (should be 17/7/4) on 5-11 (6-12) and 3-6 (4-7) from deep.
In 5 December games… TT is averaging 15.6 points and 15.4 rebounds…
Has a player TT’s age ever won most improved? I know his skill set doesn’t jive with the new NBA, but damn hes beasting it right now.
In Milwaukee gonna be a tougher test on Monday.
TV says Sexton as a starter (15? games): 18.9/3.6/2.9 on 47% from the field and deep. I might be iff a tad on the decimals.
Yes, the assist game needs work. Yes, the D needs work. Yes finishing around the rim could be better. But that is pretty solid for a rookie PG. Maybe I am squinting, but I seexsome hope there.
He isn’t the worst player in the league, that is for damed sure.
If you would’ve put those numbers up at the beginning of the year and said that’s what Sexton would average, I think most of us on the blog would be pretty pleased.
Still has a long way to go but the most important thing is that so far, his motor is as advertise and he has shown he is coachable. He will continue to grow as a leader and basketball IQ wise.
Agreed! Sexton looks very immature physically, he’s 19 and looks every bit of it. He took three pointers tonight, used the backboard on finishes at the rim, he seems to be developing better court vision, his handle looks tighter… he’s growing as a player. Progress is all you can ask for and he’s doing that. He’s going to have bad games and make rookie mistakes, but to score 29 points in an NBA game, dish 6 assists you have something going on.
Bulls might be the worst team…
Hoiberg obviously not the problem. Phoenix in a walk for worst. Bulls won their last game.
Wins:
4 = PHX
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6 = ATL, Chi, Cavs
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8 = NY
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10 = BRK, Mia
11 = Hou, Wash
12 = SA, Cha, ORL
LOL…
LOVE IT!!!
If JFJ grew a patchy goatee, he could pass for a shorter KD…
JFJ interview!
Sexton talking about the game slowing down.
He even scored on some flips.
Love Drew’s comments on Sexton.
PTS and shooting not determine if a player plays well. Have to affect game in other ways. He said Sexton needs to get us into our stuff & get better on the ball defensively & in P&R defense.
Drew says Clarkson’s back tightened up tonight. Great.
Yeah that is pretty much the key for Sexton. Also I have wanted Sexton to pull the trigger on threes more. Glad he did this game.
I am about ready to say Sexton has a good jumpshot and not just for a rookie.
Percentages would say he does. The sample size is enough at this point I think.
Yeah, but we got Delly back!
Look…the wiz give maybe the least effort of any team in the league…so take this win with a gram of salt lol. But the new guys are upgrades. Jones can legit shoot and Blossomgame has maybe the best last name in basketball
Both guys are NBA athletes who seemed to understand their roles on offense, executed pretty well defensively, and Jones made some shots.
And we need us some combo forwards. Cedi is the only one on the roster who is even close.
Still, they had won 5 of their last 7, and were on two full days rest while Cavs were short-handed on a b2b…
How about JFJ’s line… 4-4, all from downtown for 12 points in 14 mins with three rebounds, a steal and a block for +18…
Can’t really get much more efficient than that.
Man… if TT played like this last year…
Seriously…imagine an aggressive high percentage TT surrounded by actual shooters.
Man the refs really blew that call against Burks. That should have been a 4 point play.
By the way… that insane Nance oop came on Sexton’s season high 6th dime…
Was not a great pass. He had at 5 at half-time.
Oh, I agree… it was worse than some of the crazy tosses JR used to throw up for LBJ… but still, an improvement in volume of dimes for at least a half…
He is at least looking. Not displaying quite as much tunnel vision. At least when he is near the bucket.
First time our PG of the future surpassed five! And there was rejoicing….
Nice call on the score JMay!
Not too shabby. I honestly didn’t expect Washington to have quite that hard a first half.
YEP FROM CHARGE –JUST RECENTLY SIGNED AFTER WE GOT RID OF HARRISON —-THANK GOD !!
Huge upgrade over that guy. So is Delly for that matter even if Delly isn’t very good this year.
I’m on board for keeping TT through the end of the year. Keeps on maturing and I like his confidence/leadership for the young guys.
As bad as Cleveland was last night they were good tonight. I say this is a season defining game for wizards. They will blow up the team next week.
Who is Jalen Jones?
Guy from the charge I believe.
Check out Mike’s piece from a week or so ago. He’s been bouncing around the G-League, but spent time with the Pelicans and Mavs last year…
Towards the bottom…
Thanks!
I think they traded John Holland for him?
That Delly welcome!
TT gettin that WEAK STUFF OUTTA THERE….
That Jedi no look pass…
Altlanta somehow probably going to win against Denver.
Denver has 3 starters out injured + IT.
Probably helps Denver’s chances that IT is out
JFJ!
https://twitter.com/FOXSportsOH/status/1071591187918647296
Yeah I’m a bit behind on this one, only half way thru the first. Excited to see if play out.
Hawks up 16 vs Denver in 4th.
I can’t stop watching it!
That wins the dunk contest and it’s in a game.
The crowd reaction is nuts
That was like one of JR’s crazy lobs to LeBron
Hope someone makes a gif outta this!!
Fantastic victory. Glad to hear I see it after the lowlights last night.