Great game. I guess height mismatches don't matter when the opponent flat out sucks. Porzingis is as inefficient as it gets, encouraging them to run the offense through him is a solid winning strategy. Kuzma was a no-show, Beal was clearly frustrated, Gafford played like a JAG.
Nice to see JBB give Diakite lots of run, I never would have guessed it but he must be showing out in practice judging by the way the other Cavs players were trusting him and giving him chances. If JBB is willing to use him I'd love to see him be the guy who takes some minutes to rest and relieve our front court.
Rubio and Caris did not look good initially, but have really figured it out seemingly.Individual scoring:
Starters:
Mobley 20-8-3 with 4 blocks in 35 minutes The 4 blocks understates his defensive impact. Players don't shoot against him.
Okoro 4-4-1 with a steal and a block in 26 minutes
Garland 24-4-9 in 37 minutes, 1 turnover 10-19 fg, 10-14 from 2.
Mitchell 20-6-1 with a steal in 26 minutes
Stevens 9-4-1 with a steal in 21 minutes
Bench: 40-15-16 in 26 minutes. Good bench minutes! Rubio helps a lot.
LeVert 15-4-3 with 4 steals and a block in 26 minutes. Outstanding JYD.
Diakite 2-5-2 with a block in 12 minutes. Good minutes.
Rubio 8-3-5 in 21 productive minutes
Osman 5-3-4 with 2 steals. Very aggressive defensively.
Neto 5-0-2 in 4 minutes.
Windler 3-0-0 in 4 minutes
Green 2-0-0 in 4 minutes
Wade 0-0-0 in 4 minutes
Sugardale hot dogs were Joe's favorite with Stadium mustard of course.Never knew Joe thought that way, but thanks for sharing lol. Well whoopie!
Anyone know where Joe used to get his nachos?