2013 NBA Preseason Game 5 -|- Pacers @ Cavs -|- October 19th, 7:30PM.

[TheAdmin]

Those stats posted above look off. Waiters hasn't started 4 games for instance.

 

[Nathan S]

Complete (and probably more reliable) preseason stats can be found at http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/stats/2013 (just replace "cavaliers" with any other team name to get stats for other teams). This page seems to get updated a couple hours after each game.

 

[PepsiRacer4]

Looking forward to this game, first one I'll be able to catch for this preseason. Excited to see how this bunch does live for once.

 

[JFT]

Those stats posted above look off. Waiters hasn't started 4 games for instance.

Corrected that error and a couple other GS/GP numbers. Thx.

 

[RCFJLockwood]

I wanted to put together a list of things to look for in tonight’s match-up. So, here they are:

Toughness: The Cavs got a good practice run against the front-line of the Pistons on Thursday, but the Pacers pack an even better, stronger punch. Hibbert is the big name down low and has proved that he is one of the top challengers in the league when it comes to defending the rim. David West is the heart and soul of that Pacer toughness. He may or may not fill out the stat sheet, but he backs down to no one. The Cavs often let West intimidate them last year, especially after Andy went down for the season. I want to see how the new look Cavs respond to Pacer style of play. Bennett has showed early on that he has that same West-like edge. Toughness is hard to measure, but keep on eye on offensive rebounds and second chance points. In last night’s close loss to the Bulls, the Pacers managed to total 18 points on second chance opportunities.

Active Players: The Cavs have sat out 8-10 players throughout the preseason for either injuries or scheduled rest. Zeller, Felix, Jack and Bynum are out for tonight’s game. Waiters is questionable while CJ Miles is listed as doubtful. Waiters did practice yesterday and hopes to see some action in tonight’s game. This means that we will once again see heavier minutes for Bennett and Karasev. How do the respond to the defensive pressure that the Pacers bring tonight. Can Bennett win his match-up against David West and Luis Scola?

Keep Pacers Under 40% FG: The Cavs have held preseason opponents to under 40% shooting twice this preseason. The Cavs held the Pistons to just 28% shooting in the second half of Thursday’s game. Can they continue the trend against a top end opponent?

What else to watch for...

 

[wuck]

According to the PD, Waiters will start tonight.

 

[RCFJLockwood]

Cavs had Karasev listed in their Game Notes. I hope Waiters starts though...

 

[JFT]

It'll be interesting to see how Scola plays against TT and AB. A Pacers follower posted this on the ESPN game conversation.

Deni Oručević: "Watson and Copeland not shooting great during the preseason and Scola not blending in with our team looks lost out there.I wish we kept Tyler Hansbrough, gotta ugly feeling about Scola, if he struggles offensively but already cant play defense"

 

[TopGun]

It'll be interesting to see how Scola plays against TT and AB. A Pacers follower posted this on the ESPN game conversation.

Deni Oručević: "Watson and Copeland not shooting great during the preseason and Scola not blending in with our team looks lost out there.I wish we kept Tyler Hansbrough, gotta ugly feeling about Scola, if he struggles offensively but already cant play defense"

Tyler Hansbrough, like I needed another reason to not want the Cavs to play Toronto.

 

[Zen]

We're going to try an experiment during the preseason by moving the game threads into CavsTalk on game day (they'll move back to the Game Day forum after games).

This is intended to make game day threads more visible, especially for new RCF members. A link to the game thread will always exist in the Game Day forum.

Potential streams can be found at this link:

http://realcavsfans.com/showthread....-TV-Coverage&p=1678807&highlight=#post1678807

You could argue that having to make 1 additional click to find the game forum is a good test to keep some quality standards =p

 

[TopGun]

You could argue that having to make 1 additional click to find the game forum is a good test to keep some quality standards =p

Quality Standards? Have you read through a game thread?

 

[shoes22]

Paul George is starting tonight for the Pacers.

Also it looks like Zeller warmed up with the team...don't think he's playing tonight though.

 

[Ohio]

Time out already lol

Love this new MB

 

[JFT]

Paul George is starting tonight for the Pacers.

Also it looks like Zeller warmed up with the team...don't think he's playing tonight though.

Should be a good matchup with KI.

 

[KillaKyrie]

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