Cavs vs Maccabi Tel Aviv - Sunday, Oct. 5, 6:00pm (FSO and NBA TV)

[OptimusPrime]

Yeah I hope Haywood doesn't have to play much.

 

[kookoo]

I don't know... I feel like we won't need a guy like Okafor if Haywood remains healthy.

 

[Marcus]

I can live with 12-15 minutes a night from Haywood. Anything more than that and the Cavs might be in trouble.

 

[Soar]

Haywood looks a little rusty. But keep in mind this is his first game action since March 18, 2013.

20 months ago.

 

[AuxiliaryPie]

Haywood lookin healthy!

 

[Marcus]

Kevin Love's putting in some effort on defense for sure, certainly more than we saw out of him in Minnesota.

 

[Kizzle]

The KYRIE and Love can't play D stuff may have been overblown. Both put in high effort and they looked damn good

 

[Kizzle]

Soon as Haywood came in every pick and roll was run at him..lol.were gonna have to compensate for that if we truly plan on playng him

 

[CavsHomer]

Rebound margin of +17, only shooting 44% but still having 58 points at the half...
Yeah, I'll take that.

 

[Marcus]

16 assists on 21 made field goals.
Every player who has been in the game so far has scored.
Love with 7 and 7, Tristan with 8 and 8.
LeBron and Kyrie both in double figures, with LeBron having a typical game with 12/4/4.

For all the rust/unfamiliarity/lack of game experience, they're still looking pretty decent. Lots of work to be done, but they are looking good.

 

[Kizzle]

Wonder if we'll ever get a big to put Andy and TT on the bench. Making Haywood the 3rd off the bench.


I'd rather we start Andy but TT should do at least simply to make playoffs

 

[Marcus]

Also, it cannot be understated the effort that Kyrie and Love are putting in on the defensive end. Amazing what being on a good team with a positive veteran influence can do for your attitude.

 

[Cavatt]

Rebound margin of +17, only shooting 44% but still having 58 points at the half...
Yeah, I'll take that.

The extra possessions are gonna be crucial this year

 

[Kizzle]

I'm glad Maccabi is our first game. Great team to keep us on our toes, and they guarantee that we don't get a big head because they are very good.

 

[mhi]

Wonder if we'll ever get a big to put Andy and TT on the bench. Making Haywood the 3rd off the bench.
I'd rather we start Andy but TT should do at least simply to make playoffs

Yeah I saw Haywood just not even rotate on defense on two different occasions. Both resulted in clean shots at the rim.

IMO, 20mins for him would be too much, 10-15 at most.