Round 2 Game 2 | Cavs (0-1) vs. Bulls (1-0) | May 6, 2015 | 7:00 PM ET

[CLEistheCITY]

I just hope we see two completely different teams. Still not confident about this series. We lose tonight and our season is over.

 

[caf]

The only way we win this game:

 

[Cavsfan1985]

I don't mind starting TT. Look at last game, did starting Miller really help the offense, we scored 15 points. With starting TT we are going to look to slow the game down and play better defense. It allows for more favorable match ups on the defense end, and at the end of the day we still have KI and LJ who can create their own shots. This also helps are match ups when Chicago goes to the bench as you can bring in Marion for Moz if Chicago goes small. Also, the way TT is playing, he deserves the start and the extra mins. I think we see TT play 40 mins plus now.

 

[Cavsfan1985]

I just hope we see two completely different teams. Still not confident about this series. We lose tonight and our season is over.

I would agree if we were not getting JR back next game. Even if down 0-2 with JR, all of depth issues start to go away as we can put LJ at the 4 and have 3 good guards in the 1-3 spot. Without JR we are forced to play, Miller, Marion, or Delly more mins. When JR is back I bet this is what we see.

KI - Rose
JR - Dun
Shump - Butler
LJ - Noah
MZ - Gasol

That is favorable for the Cavs both on offense and defense. This allows LJ to roam as Noah is not a threat and also lets LJ get some rest on the defense end. On offense we get plenty of spacing.

Lets stay calm, even the series up tonight then win in 5 or 6!

 

[SteelSmack]

I don't understand starting TT for defense when it was Dunleavy that scorched us in the 1st. You're wasting Moz by playing him on Noah. Start James Jones and hide him on Noah. This seems easy to me...

Nah, Moz can stick to the paint better by guarding Noah. It doesn't matter where Noah is, Moz can be two steps from the rim. Better rim protection, less need to over-help off of pick and rolls.

Remember, folks, defense wins championships. Yeah, our offense won't be as smooth as the behemoth it was, but if we can make the Bulls work on offense, LeBron and Kyrie will be enough for ours.

 

[Real Deal]

I don't understand starting TT for defense when it was Dunleavy that scorched us in the 1st. You're wasting Moz by playing him on Noah. Start James Jones and hide him on Noah. This seems easy to me...

You're not looking at it entirely. Moz can sag off of Noah so much and pick up the rim if there's a play to be made there and while in the process he doesn't have to worry about a kick out mid range shot going in, he can then scatter back to Noah and worry about a dribble hand off.

This strategy definitely beats Moz defending the rim and and also worrying about Pau's bitch ass mid range shot. This is our main adjustment.

Tell Moz worry about the rim first, Noah second. TT should then stick to Pau like glue, don't commit on drives, let Moz commit first. TT not committing will take away those Pau 8-9 easy shots. I

This is a great strategy. Our offense will struggle but we have to expect a grind out Mike Brown type of game tonight.

 

[kidduck]

Well, someone in the loop considers tonight a must win:

“Home court doesn’t guarantee you an extra game on your floor. The only time it would guarantee you is if you get to a Game 7,” James said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity for us to get out there, obviously, with a game that we must have. You can’t go down 0-2 on your home floor and going on the road, so it’s going to be a tough challenge.”

 

[MoGottiFor3]

 

[Real Deal]

It sure is rally time.

 

[caf]

To be honest I have a feeling a lot of calls go the Cavs way tonight.

More competitive series generates more $$

 

[Tyakack]

Winner of this game wins the series.

I agree with this only if the bulls win.

 

[Tyakack]

Lebron needs to score 30plus. He can score 30plus whenever he chooses to. He is that good. So I expect him to do it tonight.

 

[Xearoii]

No shirts tonight? Was hoping for navy blue to complete the collection!

 

[All4One1ForAll]

Anyone know what color shirts the crowd will be wearing tonight?

Edit: Just saw no shirts. That's lame.

 

[Xearoii]

Anyone know what color shirts the crowd will be wearing tonight?

Edit: Just saw no shirts. That's lame.

Dan Gilbert lost out on his concession money last game, must be cheaping out! Haha