Open Discussion (Cavs + related issues)

[godfather]

We were a 57-win, top-10 defense last year.

This year we're Mr. Hankey across the board.

Wiz in 6.

The Wizards are not beating us in 6 games. It's not happening. They shot 60 percent, and it was still within reach. It took a mighty game for them to beat us.

Even as shitty as our defense has been, and it's bad, and it's definitely a concern going forward. I still think the Cavs can get through the East even if it just improves a little, which is should by the playoffs.

If the Cavs are healthy they will likely have the honor of then getting their shitty defense exposed in the finals, unless something changes drastically though.

Right now, we can't win a title this way. We can get through the East, but not win a title with this defense.

They have no choice, give Sanders a look. We're in desperate mode.

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Sit everyone the rest of the year. TT doesn't deserve his streak anymore. Play the hell out of Larry sanders to get him into game shape for the playoffs.

Says that the guy who was a top 5 player in the Finals and has day in and day out for multiple years showed up to work on a team where that kind of consistency is rare doesn't deserve his streak (the fuck does this even mean btw? He played in every single game)

Immediately after lobbies for a guy who took 2 years off from basketball because he just genuinely doesn't give a shit about the sport to get every possible minute

 

[Rich]

The phenomenon that fascinates me most are the group of people who are both negative about this team while simultaneously having the utmost faith in Larry Sanders.

This team sucks ass right now. Larry Sanders isn't saving shit, though.

 

[Bdawgs12]

Is it too late in the season for a cryptic tweet? After about a week goes by it usually is the antidote the team needs.

 

[Futuredome]

Somebody needs to call Lebron out like Klay did during last years finals. That seems to do the trick lol.

 

[Real Deal]

Our old friend is a non believer

 

[buzzdog]

Hot takes abound.

 

[amurderofcrows]

Fuck.
Back 2 Back.
Away and Home?
After a 4 Game LA to Denver to Charlotte Roadie?

 

[FrontPageNews]

Hot takes abound.

Can't handle negativity.

Brush it off as a hot take.

Snowflakes.

 

[MrHoops]

I think the Cavs are in trouble. It's coming to the end of March and Lue still does not have a set rotation that he can count on. Lue should also try Krover in the starting lineup until JR gets back in game shape.

I also think Boston and the Wizards can give the Cavs a run for their money in the playoffs.

 

[amurderofcrows]

"set rotation"?
Just who the hell has been on the court long enough for Lue to have any idea of a "set rotation".
Injuries and New Guys.........

 

[LeeBuckeye]

Okay this media narrative about "rest" has to stop. They're highlighting the heck out of Patrick Beverley's interview where he calls players resting a "disgrace." This was in regard to Harden playing with a sore left wrist. Why should a player playing with an injury be applauded? What if it gets worse and derails their playoff chances.

 

[buzzdog]

Can't handle negativity.

Brush it off as a hot take.

Snowflakes.

Can't handle anyone brushing off your panic over things completely beyond your control.

Snowflake.

 

[JMoneyYourHoney]

Okay this media narrative about "rest" has to stop. They're highlighting the heck out of Patrick Beverley's interview where he calls players resting a "disgrace." This was in regard to Harden playing with a sore left wrist. Why should a player playing with an injury be applauded? What if it gets worse and derails their playoff chances.

Harden and Beverley have taken what I feel are direct shots at the Cavs, but whatever...it's cute watching them think they're actually in contention for a championship (though to be fair it's not like we currently are.)

 

[Chris Parker]

Harden and Beverley have taken what I feel are direct shots at the Cavs, but whatever...it's cute watching them think they're actually in contention for a championship (though to be fair it's not like we currently are.)

I don't know how you can flat dismiss the Rockets. They have assembled a Justice League of streaky unconscious shooters that could totally get hot for 3 weeks.

Is it likely, Of course not. But of all the teams in the playoffs, they're the biggest wildcard. and they even have some reasonable beef in Nene, Capela and Harrell. And don't say anything about their D, which is better than the Cavs....
They're my dark horse pick. I don't think you can tell what will happen with them. Do I like D'Antoni's system? Not a lick. But they introduce some playoff volatility imo.