Hey Windy --- 3.6.15
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01. I really liked the game against the Raptors.
02. Cavs won the season tiebreaker over the Raptors.
03. Raptors could not stop the Cavs.
04. The Cavs have the two best players (LeBron and Kyrie, I think he means) in Raptors match up.
05. If Cavs are healthy, I don't think anyone in the East can stop them.
06. Atlanta not playing as well since the all star break.
07. I think Cavs are getting Atlanta at the best time now.
08. Hawks defense has slipped since Sefalosha has been out.
09. Hawks have to have everything working right to play at their best. Cavs don't, because of their talent level.
10. I don't take Toronto serious as a playoff threat for the Cavs.
11. Cavs chemistry is up and down. Sometimes they are close, sometimes they are not.
12. Cavs defense has improved dramatically. This is why they are better on the road now.
13. Before Jan 15, Cavs in bottom 5-7 in the league in many defensive metrics. Since Jan 15, they are in top 5-7 in defensive metrics.
14. I think Cavs have a chance to win every game because of their defense.
15. I'm more concerned with the team's defense than their chemistry.
16. All 3 games the Cavs have played against Atlanta this season came before the trades for the Cavs.
17. We may not know everything about the Hawks/Cavs match up after tonight's game.
18. Cavs have not had a practice before the Hawks game tonight. That could hurt them.
19. Key to beating Hawks is how you rotate and communicate on defense.
20. For rest of Kyrie's career, he will have to watch his health because he goes to the basket so often.
21. Chris Paul used to go to the basket a lot earlier in his career. Now he shoots more jumpers.
22. Kyrie is a little fragile because he drives so much.
23. Kyrie may have to change his style of play, as Chris Paul did.
24. LeBron's heavy isos in Houston game was a bit of a red light.
25. Overall, I thought the Houston game was a positive for the team. Fought back in hostile environment, were undermanned. Rallied with LeBron on the bench.
26. Many times the end of games and playoff games do turn into iso ball.
27. In general, there was way too much iso ball by Lebron at the end of the Houston game.
28. I think Kevin Love can be effective at the end of games working from the elbow area.
29. In the 4th quarter, Cavs throw away the Kevin Love part of the playbook. Don't know why.
30. Part of not using Love in the 4th is on Blatt, and part of it is LeBron is going to control things (so ball may not go to Love anyways).
31. I'm not sure what Blatt's drawing up. LeBron will run what he wants to run, which is the same thing with Harden/Houston and other teams and players.
32. I think Cavs should work on getting others involved late in games, like Love, in last 6 weeks of the season.
33. Cavs should try to set pin down screens for Love, also. For three pointers.
34. Will be tough to get Love touches in the post late in games. Not easy to get the ball in there late.
35. LeBron's Heat learned how to diversify the offense, and involve Bosh. After first year together. This is what Cavs must do, over time.
36. Even if Kyrie had played Sunday, not sure Cavs iso offense with LeBron would have looked much different.
37. It's up to LeBron, in particular, to work to diversify the offense and get others involved late. If not, the defense has the advantage because they know what's coming.
38. LeBron and Kyrie trading isos is like year one for LeBron's Heat when LeBron and Wade would trade isos, and Bosh not involved. Not as effective as the offense could be.
39. Cavs abused Lou Williams on defense in the Toronto game.
40. I think LeBron likes small ball so that he can have shooters on the floor with him to kick out to.
41. LeBron loves having James Jones on the court with him.
42. LeBron likes having James Jones on the court with him more than having Love on the court with him right now.
43. Cavs are stuck with Delly for now.
44. Cavs tried to trade for Norris Cole and Miles Plumlee. But were never close to it.
45. Some in the Cavs organization feel that team must get another point guard before the playoffs.
46. I don't see who Cavs can add at point guard at this time that will help them significantly.
47. Cavs don't want to let go of Joe Harris for a poor point guard.
48. Shumpert at point guard was a disaster.
49. Game in Houston highlighted that weakness of Cavs backup point guard.
50. Cavs can win the title this year. Should they really go without a good backup point guard?
51. Bulls need a point guard, have a roster spot, and still not signing anyone. Shows how weak the market is for point guards right now.
52. Cavs backup point guard is an issue. This is the team's weakness.
53. Delly was in the game against Houston to match up with Beverley. I think Shumpert could have handled Beverley.
54. Delly should not be getting 42 minutes.
55. James Jones is getting Shawn Marion's minutes.
56. James Jones is one of the greatest shooters I've ever seen.
57. James Jones' shot is imperious to being challenged because his relase point is so high.
58. James Jones can't shoot if he has to dribble first. He's a catch and shoot player.
59. James Jones is a terrible defender.
60. LeBron loves James Jones, loves passing him the ball.
61. LeBron felt Erik Spoelstra did not use James Jones enough in Miami.
62. I think James Jones will be in and out of the rotation. Not used all the time.
63. Jones is valuable because he can come in after not playing for a long time and hit shots just like that.
64. SALARY CAP 101. LeBron does not have an opt out clause this year. It's a player option, which is an opt in, not an opt out.
65. NON BOLD PREDICTION. I think Cavs fans should keep an eye on the Indiana Pacers. I think Cavs will finish #2 in the East. Paul George should be back soon. I expect the Pacers to get the #7 seed. I am now predicting Cavs vs Pacers in first round of 2015 East playoffs. Pacers have done well vs Cavs this year. Final meeting this year between these two teams is key.
66. I think there should be some retaliation for the hits on LeBron. I don't think Valanciunas was trying to flagrantly foul LeBron. But ideally you would want to send a message.
67. I don't think LeBron would be affected by the hard fouls; he's built like a tank.
68. Cavs are young and inexperienced. They need to learn how to send a message back when LeBron is fouled hard.