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Extremely frustrating loss. They literally gave the game away, being outscored 35-10 in points off turnovers. That's a -25 in a one-point loss, not counting the final two free throws off the intentional foul. McConnell set an NBA record in steals in a half with nine. He also put up a double-double for the second time in his career. McConnell is averaging 1.7 steals per game. He had 10 tonight, many of which were off careless passes. He hustled his ass off, but the Cavs failed to match his intensity. With 16 points, 13 assists, and 10 steals McConnell wrecked the Cavs almost by himself.
Malcolm Brogdon went 12-for-15 from the field as the Cavs had no answer for him, either. He had 29 points, including a clutch 15-footer in the final minute.
Windler choked a free throw with 54 seconds left. If he makes it the game goes to OT. He also had a turnover with 1:06 to go but Sexton was partially at fault for not blocking McConnell away from the ball or coming to Windler and getting a handoff.
The Cavs' bench was a joke. Windler, Dotson, Cedi, and McGee were all -12 to -16. The Cavs' bench was 1-for-11 on 3's. They were all but useless. Cedi was 1-for-8
Dean Wade had a career game with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists with a +13. But he missed three open 3's in the second half and committed a huge turnover late.
The game turned when Garland went out. He scored 16 points in 19 minutes and was a +16, meaning the Cavs were -19 in the 29 minutes he was out. When they tried to have Windler or Dotson play point guard it was ugly. The Cavs were up by 17 when Garland went out and were outscored by 20 over the last 22 minutes.
Sexton ended up playing 43 minutes. He had another All-Star worthy performance with 32 points and 10 assists. But the six turnovers were huge.
The Cavs could have put them away in the first half but committed 18 turnovers. Their 10-point halftime lead should have been at least 25 the way they were shooting.
I'm so disgusted with JaVale McGee continuing to think he's a point guard, dribbling around, getting stripped and throwing passes away. He had five turnovers in 19 minutes.
The combination of Garland's injury, the lack of anything off the bench, and McConnell's career night combined to sink the Cavs. Getting Love and Nance back will help a lot because it will make the bench deeper. Just a frustrating way to end the first half when they were up by 19 at home.
Malcolm Brogdon went 12-for-15 from the field as the Cavs had no answer for him, either. He had 29 points, including a clutch 15-footer in the final minute.
Windler choked a free throw with 54 seconds left. If he makes it the game goes to OT. He also had a turnover with 1:06 to go but Sexton was partially at fault for not blocking McConnell away from the ball or coming to Windler and getting a handoff.
The Cavs' bench was a joke. Windler, Dotson, Cedi, and McGee were all -12 to -16. The Cavs' bench was 1-for-11 on 3's. They were all but useless. Cedi was 1-for-8
Dean Wade had a career game with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists with a +13. But he missed three open 3's in the second half and committed a huge turnover late.
The game turned when Garland went out. He scored 16 points in 19 minutes and was a +16, meaning the Cavs were -19 in the 29 minutes he was out. When they tried to have Windler or Dotson play point guard it was ugly. The Cavs were up by 17 when Garland went out and were outscored by 20 over the last 22 minutes.
Sexton ended up playing 43 minutes. He had another All-Star worthy performance with 32 points and 10 assists. But the six turnovers were huge.
The Cavs could have put them away in the first half but committed 18 turnovers. Their 10-point halftime lead should have been at least 25 the way they were shooting.
I'm so disgusted with JaVale McGee continuing to think he's a point guard, dribbling around, getting stripped and throwing passes away. He had five turnovers in 19 minutes.
The combination of Garland's injury, the lack of anything off the bench, and McConnell's career night combined to sink the Cavs. Getting Love and Nance back will help a lot because it will make the bench deeper. Just a frustrating way to end the first half when they were up by 19 at home.
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