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Game 24
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Cleveland Cavaliers (14-9) @ Chicago Bulls (12-12)
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Time: 5:00pm PT, 8:00pm ET
TV: TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Head Coaches
Mike Brown / Scott Skiles
Probable Staters
Eric Snow / Chris Duhon
Larry Hughes / Kirk Hinrich
LeBron James / Luol Deng
Drew Gooden / Andres Nocioni
Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Mike Sweetney
Cleveland Cavaliers Bench
Damon Jones / Luke Jackson / Ira Newble / Donyell Marshall / Alan Henderson
Chicago Bulls Bench
Jannero Pargo / Ben Gordon / Darius Songaila / Tyson Chandler
Cleveland Cavaliers' Notes
* Be ready to play a scrappy game against the Bulls, who will use combinations of Deng/Nocioni on James.
* Duhon and Hinrich give Chicago solid guard play. Cleveland’s point guards can’t allow themselves to be completely outplayed at this position.
* Chicago has had trouble offensively in some games this season and if Cleveland could give a solid defensive effort, like they gave for the majority of the Miami Heat game, the Cavaliers will have the ability to control the game.
* The shooters need to nail their shots to stop the Bulls’ from crowding James. With better shooters on this year’s team than last, the Cavaliers need to quickly discourage any plans of Bulls zone or sagging defense. If Cleveland succeeds on this front, the Bulls’ defense will be at Cleveland’s mercy.
Chicago Bulls Notes
* Try to contain LeBron James’ scoring, make him pass the ball relatively soon after catching it and tempt Snow to take jumpers.
* While being at a disadvantage in the post, the Bulls should remain aggressive with their post defense. Group swarming and different looks may temporarily confuse the Cavaliers post players, getting them off to a slow start.
* Remain patient on offense through the use of constant ball movement. Eventually, Cleveland’s defense will be a step slow or simply fail to react, yielding high percentage shots. Chicago can get good shots if they remain focused.
Overview
Cleveland has all the tools necessary to win this game. The Bulls will try to win this through hustle, energy and grit. Cleveland needs to avoid a letdown by matching Chicago’s intensity. If the team begins with low energy levels, they’ll let Chicago dictate the pace and direction the game will take. Considering the Bulls are coming fresh off a loss at home against the Bobcats, they will try to take out their frustrations on Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers (14-9) @ Chicago Bulls (12-12)
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Time: 5:00pm PT, 8:00pm ET
TV: TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Head Coaches
Mike Brown / Scott Skiles
Probable Staters
Eric Snow / Chris Duhon
Larry Hughes / Kirk Hinrich
LeBron James / Luol Deng
Drew Gooden / Andres Nocioni
Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Mike Sweetney
Cleveland Cavaliers Bench
Damon Jones / Luke Jackson / Ira Newble / Donyell Marshall / Alan Henderson
Chicago Bulls Bench
Jannero Pargo / Ben Gordon / Darius Songaila / Tyson Chandler
Cleveland Cavaliers' Notes
* Be ready to play a scrappy game against the Bulls, who will use combinations of Deng/Nocioni on James.
* Duhon and Hinrich give Chicago solid guard play. Cleveland’s point guards can’t allow themselves to be completely outplayed at this position.
* Chicago has had trouble offensively in some games this season and if Cleveland could give a solid defensive effort, like they gave for the majority of the Miami Heat game, the Cavaliers will have the ability to control the game.
* The shooters need to nail their shots to stop the Bulls’ from crowding James. With better shooters on this year’s team than last, the Cavaliers need to quickly discourage any plans of Bulls zone or sagging defense. If Cleveland succeeds on this front, the Bulls’ defense will be at Cleveland’s mercy.
Chicago Bulls Notes
* Try to contain LeBron James’ scoring, make him pass the ball relatively soon after catching it and tempt Snow to take jumpers.
* While being at a disadvantage in the post, the Bulls should remain aggressive with their post defense. Group swarming and different looks may temporarily confuse the Cavaliers post players, getting them off to a slow start.
* Remain patient on offense through the use of constant ball movement. Eventually, Cleveland’s defense will be a step slow or simply fail to react, yielding high percentage shots. Chicago can get good shots if they remain focused.
Overview
Cleveland has all the tools necessary to win this game. The Bulls will try to win this through hustle, energy and grit. Cleveland needs to avoid a letdown by matching Chicago’s intensity. If the team begins with low energy levels, they’ll let Chicago dictate the pace and direction the game will take. Considering the Bulls are coming fresh off a loss at home against the Bobcats, they will try to take out their frustrations on Cleveland.
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