Game 52 | Cavaliers @ Raptors Feb. 18th, 7:00PM (ET)

[theSTEREO.]

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3 Keys for Cavalier Victory:

1) Avoid Distraction- The trade deadline is only 20 hours away. Can't let that be in the back of your mind. Especially Wally, who will feel the most pressure, but we need him to perform at a high level.

2) Take advantage of new blood - Marion's first game. They're trying new stuff. Take advantage of weakness here.

3) Close out on shooters - This may change with Marion added to the team, but this team LIVES by the jumper. Don't give them the space to shoot. Besides Bosh, they have zero inside presence.





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Sorry guys. This one's a little sloppy, and I didn't have time to include Toronto bench & coach. Ya'll know who they are.

This one kinda snuck up on me. I'll try and add to it before gametime.

 

[wuck]

I want a big win to start off the 2nd half. Z needs to be a factor after the week off against a smaller Raptors front line, when he's not busy chasing Bargnani around. (Is Bosh back yet?) And LBJ and Mo have to play like All-Stars to cover for any players sitting out with injury.

But I have to admit, I am also interested to see if certain healthy Cavs don't suit up or play in the game (as a sign of whether a potential trade is being completed).

Go Cavs!

 

[Powerslave]

That screenshot of the Cavs bench screams the message home - we need a trade.
Still should be a walk in the park, it would be a shamockery if they put up much of a fight.

 

[JJ Smooth]

Thanks Stereo for getting this up. Rush job or not, I'm more excited to start the second half of the season over who will or will not be traded. With all the moves being rumored it's like we all forgot that we've got games to play.

Oh, and Cavs will win here. I see them a bit sluggish at first, but wake up in the second half to get a commanding lead and victory.

Also, to save someone an unnecessary post: Delonte is considered "doubtful" for this game, and Ben Wallace (last I heard) is "questionable" due to his arm stitches. (Hopefully both of them are back soon, I've got tickets to the Sunday game!)

 

[Radar]

nvm

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/probable_starters.html

 

[kookoo]

No Bosh
To add, our bench is depleted.
Our starting line if Ben isn't in would be:
Mo
Wally
LBJ
Andy
Z
so our bench is
Boobie
DJ3
JJ
Jawad
TJ
Wright
I really hope west adds depth to our sg tomorrow instead of sitting out.
Right now the game is on LeBron and Mo.

 

[col63onel]

Even if we are short handed, no way we should lose to Toronto w/o Bosh.

Do the Raptors still have that ridiculously long "at least one 3 pointer made in a game" streak?

 

[Typhoon]

Delonte isnt playing??!

 

[Hydroponic3385]

Delonte isnt playing??!

Delonte is doubtful (still can't bend his wrist back fully; the players expect him back, but the organization will be cautious with him). Kinsey and Ben are questionable. At least we should have a fully healthy team in the next week, besides Sasha.

 

[TAS]

Got this text last night. Hope the game doesn't go to OT. I will try & get a couple pictures for RCF.

Lebron James has not only co-signed this mixtape but has also decided to attend and host the celebration. Both men, masters of their craft share a common interest in good music, good parties, and good people. So on Wed. Feb. 18th @ 11p-4:30am you are invited to celebrate the release of Toronto's most anticipated mixtape in history. This Mixtape is a world class product of Toronto. See you there!

 

[Soda]

I like the beer in the foreground of the picture.

 

[Fursdon]

The Raptors are without their best player, and trying to integrate (from zero to infinity) a couple of new players into the team (That trade happened after the break, right?). I really don't think they currently have a center to match up against Z, unless you stick Andrea on him.

Play your game, and smother their offense. This one should not be in doubt. I don't mind Delonte not playing if they decide to give him some more heal time, Friday night would be better to come back. Still, I hope he doesn't cause himself a mischief.

Thank you for playing again Cavs, I missed you. Don't leave me anymore, I'll only have 2 other, less desirable teams to look at. That's not saying much.

 

[Mo=theAnswer]

Even if we are short handed, no way we should lose to Toronto w/o Bosh.

Do the Raptors still have that ridiculously long "at least one 3 pointer made in a game" streak?

We need Z to have a huge game inside, similar to when he tore up Biedrins at home a few months back. He has disappeared inside, and if he can establish himself against Bargnani or whomever is guarding him I think the outside shooting will be there and we will win easily.

 

[Mdog1]

Got this text last night. Hope the game doesn't go to OT. I will try & get a couple pictures for RCF.

Where is this buddy? Is it in Tdot (well obviously)? Man I would be stoked if I could go to this.

 

[munee]

if somehow wally could play good b-ball in this game, i think the chance of other teams to deal with us for wally is higher eh. So go Wally and bring us some new good player in!