Game 42 1/19/15: Chicago @ Cleveland

[JFT]

And now for Haywood- the human victory cigar.

The $10M Cuban.

 

[Chris]

Urban Meyer really must've pumped the team up XD

I hear he's pretty good at motivating athletes.

 

[CBBI]

CAVS BACK

 

[morgwon]

Round 2 goes to you fellas. Hopefully next time we see each other both teams are at full strength and playing great ball so we can get a potential playoffs preview. A week ago the Bulls were flying high and the Cavs were down and now the tables have turned.

 

[Lazor]

If we can win another 8 or 9 of the next 13 (lots of home games) before the break, I think we'll see Ray Allen and another big on the bench. Looking good.

I don't think we have room for Allen and another big on our roster unless we make a cut. I think we are either going to add a PG OR a big. I personally think a big for depth is more important with Shumpert coming back and to be honest Allen isn't really needed if Smith keeps playing like he has.

 

[Bob_The_Cat]

If we can win another 8 or 9 of the next 13 (lots of home games) before the break, I think we'll see Ray Allen and another big on the bench. Looking good.

After adding Shumpert and Smith, I don't know if there's a need for Allen. We definitely need a backup PG and could use another big before signing Allen.

 

[Dungong]

Probably the most well rounded win of the season, at least the best one in recent memory. It helps that Chicago was without Noah and Dunleavy, but we've played like crap against a lot worse.

There was actual effort on D, we got back in transition (and the Bulls dont push it really, that helps a bunch too). 19, 20, and 23 are the Bulls scoring totals for the first 3 quarters. I wont really count the 4th, that whole quarter was effectively garbage time. Rebounding was huge. In the half court this team isn't bad. I think they gotta let Love and Moz and TT just try to play post D. Having some guard half sag doesnt really contribute anything to stopping a post guy from scoring but it does open up shots and make the team rotate, which it just doesnt do that well.

The O was just all around better. We didnt have as much walk up the court, wait till 14 seconds left on the clock, have one screen while everyone else stands around, then shoot some horrible contested shot possessions. Sure there was some 1 on 1 but it was at least balanced and typically done for favorable matchups. We even ran a few plays there!

JR has been huge since hes been here. Actually, Dion has been playing pretty well for OKC too. I think both guys needed a change of scenery.

The Jazz are up Wednesday, and they played damn well last time we played them. Heres hoping the effort we've seen the past few games continues...

 

[supermario21]

I don't even know about a backup PG. With LBJ and Shumpert able to do some point, Delly can be adequate, he certainly was tonight. When he's playing 10-15 minutes like he did tonight he's fine. Another backup big for 5-6 minutes a game would be great. And now that Miller and Jones are suddenly 3rd and 4th option bench shooters, I don't even know if we need to add another SG.

 

[red.]

You can't tell me Smith is not a million times better fit for this team than Dion. Not the least surprise he's fitting in so well.

He's playing the Dion role, expect Dion never could play this role.

Seems to be playing that role fantastically in OKC.

 

[Lee]

Good defense and unselfish offense? It's a MLK Day miracle!

I have a dream that my five starting cavs will one day live on a team where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by their ability to contribute to a victory.

 

[JFT]

 

[Sebastian]

Wins heal all wounds.

 

[KilgoreTrout]

I don't think we have room for Allen and another big on our roster unless we make a cut. I think we are either going to add a PG OR a big. I personally think a big for depth is more important with Shumpert coming back and to be honest Allen isn't really needed if Smith keeps playing like he has.

Miller and Jones are both still basically taking up space on the roster, until they remember how to shoot...

 

[Tlyons]

Encouraging win. Let's see what happens going forward.

Not getting really high on this team just yet.

 

[TJ Detweiler]

Great win. What was the song they played while they were showing the Rock Hall? They even said it on the broadcast?