Bucks @ Cavs Nov 20th, 2007

[TheAdmin]

<table width="554" border="1" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tr><td bgcolor="#ab1111" align="center" colspan="4"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Cleveland Cavaliers Vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena</b></font></tr></td><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Game Date: Nov 20th, 2007</td><td>Time: 7:00 pm</td><td>TV: FSN/FSNHD</td><td>Radio: WTAM 1100</td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Head Coaches</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/mbrown.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Coach Brown"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Mike Brown</b> - Raise your hand if you thought the Cavaliers would be playing .500 ball after missing 5 players for various amounts of time and playing a brutal opening schedule. Ok LJ4MVP you can put your hand down now. Mike Brown's winning percentage as an assistant coach was just over 60%. As a head coach its just over 60%. He just wins, period.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/krystkowiak.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Coach Krystkowiak"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Larry Krystkowiak</b> - Larry Krystkowiak begins his first full season as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. He was named the 10th head coach in Bucks history on 3/14/07, replacing Terry Stotts. Krystkowiak finished the 2006-07 season with a 5-13 record over the last 18 games of the season.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>This Bucks season is about a young team and coach learning how to play together. Sounds familiar doesn't it?&nbsp; <b>Advantage: Cleveland</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Point Guards</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/dgibson.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Boobie Gibson"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Daniel Gibson</b> - The Cavs are 4-0 when Boobie takes at least 9 shots. If Boobie is shooting that opens up everything inside for Lebron and company. Mike Brown has to realize this and call plays for Gibson.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/mwilliams.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Mo Williams"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Mo Williams</b> - Mo Williams has curbed the chucking and is playing more like a classic point guard. The results are quite impressive. He's a triple double waiting to happen. He has really attempted to pick it up on the defensive end and it shows. I like his new game but he is still prone to take plays off and make a few boneheaded plays.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>At this stage in Boobie's career he isn't at the same level as Williams. &nbsp; <b>Advantage: Milwaukee</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Shooting Guards</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/spavlovic.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Sasha Pavlovic"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Sasha Pavlovic</b> - He's finally shaken off the rust and should be ready to play at last seasons level. He will need every ounce of energy he has to fight through all the picks and screens that are set for Redd. His length and athleticism should be enough to bother Redd.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/mredd.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Michael Redd"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Michael Redd</b> - The best pure shooter in the league, he is dangerous from anywhere on the court. I thought he would have a harder time adjusting to the inside out game the Bucks are attempting to use but after a rocky start has come around. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>Sasha will give a valiant try at guarding him but Redd is just too good offensively. &nbsp; <b>Advantage: Milwaukee</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Small Foward</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/ljames.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Lebron James"></td><td widh="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Lebron James</b> - LeBron James has averaged 39.5 points on .519 shooting, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game in his last two games. He has posted at least 39 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in each of the last two games becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to do so.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/dmason.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Desmond Mason"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Desmond Mason</b> - He's shooting lights out, hitting game winners and playing defense. What in the hell happened? Bobby Simmons is waiting to take the starters roll but Mason is playing out of this world.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>Unless they clone Jordan, Lebron will always win his matchup. &nbsp; <b>Advantage: Cleveland</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Power Foward</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/dgooden.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Drew Gooden"></td><td widh="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Drew Gooden</b> - I have to butcher a movie quote to explain Drew... "Gooden is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get". With Andy head firmly entrenched up his own ass, The Cavaliers need Gooden to play the best ball of his career. If he loses focus there just isn't anyone on the roster that can pick up the slack.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/yjianlin.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Yi Jianlian"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Yi Jianlian</b> - The last two games have really highlighted just how young this kid is. He has all the tools to be a great player but it will take time. Poor rebounder for his size he needs to gain strength and learn how to box out.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>Drew has the foot speed to keep Yi in front of him forcing him to shoot over the top which hasn't been Yi's strong suit so far. &nbsp; <b>Advantage: Cleveland</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bordercolor="#ab1111"><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="550"><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><font color="#ffffff"><b>Center</b></font></tr></td><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/zilguaskas.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Drew Gooden"></td><td widh="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Zydruans Ilguaskas</b> - Has raised his game to pre-foot injury levels. I am constantly amazed when watching him play. He should be declining but by all accounts he is playing the best ball of his career. A sure fire All-star if he keeps it up. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#000000" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="#002b60"><tr><td border="0"><img src="http://cavsinfo.com/gameday/abogut.jpg" width="100" height="100" border="0" alt="Andrew Bogut"></td><td width="100%" valign="top" bgcolor="#eeeeee">&nbsp;<b>Andrew Bogut</b> - The forgotten man. A double double that needs touches to get going. On this team there just isn't enough shots to go around. Has lost all confidence at the free throw line, making Chris Dudley's shot look good.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bgcolor="#dddddd" width="100%"><br>Until proven otherwise Z is the best pure center in the East.&nbsp; <b>Advantage: Cleveland</b></tr></td></table></td></tr></table>

 

[TheAdmin]

Tonights Quick Facts​

• The Cavaliers have won each of the last seven games against Milwaukee and have tallied eight straight wins against the Bucks at The Q. Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak against the Bucks is its longest active winning streak against any team in the NBA.

• Drew Gooden has averaged 15.9 points on .523 shooting and 10.6 rebounds per game in his last seven games against the Bucks.

• LeBron James has averaged 39.5 points on .519 shooting, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game in his last two games. He has posted at least 39 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in each of the last two games becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to do so.

• Drew Gooden and Zydrunas Ilgauskas are the only pair of teammates in the NBA each averaging a point-rebound double-double. Gooden is currently averaging 14.3 points and 10.1 rebounds while Ilgauskas has averages of 16.0 points and 12.1 rebounds.

• LeBron James needs three assists to move into fourth place in team history in assists. He would pass Foots Walker who finished his Cavs career with 2,115 assists.

• James currently leads the NBA in scoring at 29.2 points per game.

• Milwaukee improved to 4-0 when holding opponents under 100 points (all home games) when they defeated Atlanta 105-96 Wednesday night. They’re 0-4 when their foes score 100 or more (all road contests).

• Michael Redd has dropped in at least one three-pointer in each Bucks win this season and hasn’t connected on a three in the team’s four losses. The former Buckeye is 12-22 (.546) from downtown in home games.

• Milwaukee beat Atlanta on the glass 44-38 Saturday night. The Bucks have now won the battle of the boards in six of the first eight games this season.

• Dan Gadzuric needs just four blocks to tie Terry Cummings (347) for 10th in franchise Bucks history.

• Saturday night the Bucks topped 50 percent shooting from the field for the second game this season and improved to 2-0 when they hit at least half their shots.

• Milwaukee set a season-best with 64 points in the paint on Saturday against Atlanta. The Bucks jumped out with 42 points in the paint in the first half, which was close to the team’s previous best mark for a game (54 at Charlotte on November 2).

• Yi Jianlian is among the top-5 rookie leaders in points (10.3, 2nd), rebounds (6.5, 2nd), field goal percentage (.416, 1st), free throw percentage (.727, 3rd), steals (0.9, 3rd), blocks (1.8, 3rd) and minutes (27.1, 3rd).

• Milwaukee has won at least 7 November games in 7 of the past 10 seasons (they went 5-9 during the 06-07 season and 7-6 during the 05-06 season).

 

[Karma]

• The Cavaliers have won each of the last seven games against Milwaukee and have tallied eight straight wins against the Bucks at The Q. Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak against the Bucks is its longest active winning streak against any team in the NBA.

:chuckles:

The Cavs need to take care of business at home against these type of teams. With our depth an issue it will be a tough job as the Bucks have found some form. The Bucks will need massive nights from their backcourt if they are to match the Cavs huge advantage up front.

Boobie and Sasha need to continue to give solid support whilst the alternative options watch in suits.

Cavs by 7

 

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[Pioneer10]

OT: Howard is the best center in the East. Z's been great this year but Howard has been on another level

 

[Karma]

OT: Howard is the best center in the East. Z's been great this year but Howard has been on another level

Ben said this....

Until proven otherwise Z is the best pure center in the East.

Howard, like many others is a power forward playing center. Battie would be center if he didn't go down for the season. Howard is the superior player though, no arguements there.

 

[TheAdmin]

Best pure center. I'm obviously not talking about the hybrids.

 

[Pioneer10]

Best pure center. I'm obviously not talking about the hybrids.

Huh: you lost me there. Howard is playing like a young Shaq: not sure how he's not a "pure center". Rebounds - check. Post play - check. Blocked Shot - check

 

[Pioneer10]

Ben said this....



Howard, like many others is a power forward playing center. Battie would be center if he didn't go down for the season. Howard is the superior player though, no arguements there.

Completely arbitrary: Howard is in many ways more of a pure center then Z. He scores points in the block with his back to the basket.

 

[TheAdmin]

Huh: you lost me there. Howard is playing like a young Shaq: not sure how he's not a "pure center". Rebounds - check. Post play - check. Blocked Shot - check

He's playing the position but wouldn't be if not for an injury. I don't think its that hard of a concept to understand. Lebron James can play point guard and has done so in the past but his best position is at SF. Howard can play the position but is better served playing the 4 and will move to 4 once they get another center or a healthy Battie.

When Foyle enters the game Howard slides over to his natural position of power forward. By no means is Z better then Howard but in terms of the traditional or "pure" center he is the best in the east. In my opinion.

 

[Pioneer10]

He's playing the position but wouldn't be if not for an injury. I don't think its that hard of a concept to understand. Lebron James can play point guard and has done so in the past but his best position is at SF. Howard can play the position but is better served playing the 4 and will move to 4 once they get another center or a healthy Battie.

When Foyle enters the game Howard slides over to his natural position of power forward. By no means is Z better then Howard but in terms of the traditional or "pure" center he is the best in the east. In my opinion.

And when Battie is starting at "C" for the Magic who is actually playing the C position it's Howard. Let me phrase this another way: a center in a traditional setting is one who scores with his back to the basket which Howard does far more then Z. Howard is a C and it's even funnier listing him as a PF is not only is he is as tall as Battie but he's much bigger in mass. This is like calling Hakeem the greatest PF of all time when he played like a center

 

[PIP]

Gotta agree there... Z's playing great, no doubt.. But who are we kidding, Dwight is a center, and a damn good one at that..

He might get listed at a PF, but that man is not a PF.

Regardless, no need to really go over this..

 

[TheAdmin]

I'll concede the point... but I won't concede Howard will make the all-star team as a center. Thats Z's spot.

 

[Glen Infante]

God I hope Sasha comes through big this month so he can put a stamp on his starting job.

 

[ChicagoCavFan]

Best pure center. I'm obviously not talking about the hybrids.

Huh, he runs on gasoline and electricity?