Game Thread | 2021-2022 Season | Game #73 | Cavs @ Raptors | March 24, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

[Heat Check]

Good point. I figured everyone would understand my comment about Moses was a joke but I was wrong.

No, I got it. I figured YOU would understand my reply was another joke…

Can we keep this going? Is the universe gonna collapse on itself if we do?

 

[bleedwineandgold03]

I hope we come out ready for business

 

[Wham with the Right Hand]

I would feel more confident if we had Allen for this one. The Raptors' starting front line is relatively small; Barnes and Anunoby are 6'7" and Siakam is 6'8". If we had Allen, Mobley, and Markkanen I think we could get a lot of points and draw fouls simply by posting up. We still might have some success in the low post with Mobley and Marky, but if we had all three it would make it pretty tough on the Raptors.

The Cavs will obviously be setting screens on the 6'1" VanVleet all night in an effort to get him switched onto a big rolling to the rim. It will be up to Garland to make the right decisions. Other Raptor defenders will be dropping down to give VanVleet help which will leave Okoro and Stevens open for corner 3's or for baseline cuts.

Okoro has hit 18 of his last 38 attempts from deep, or 47.4%. He's getting into Kyle Korver territory!

The Raptors rank 23rd in defending 2-point shots so the Cavs should look to getting the ball to the rim, hopefully on lobs. The Cavs need to avoid dribbling in traffic against the team that is 2nd in the NBA in steals. The Cavs can't be careless or predictable with their passes. Turnovers that lead to fast break layups and dunks are the Cavs' biggest enemy tonight, along with giving up a lot of offensive rebounds.

The Raptors had 13 steals against the Cavs on March 6 and 14 offensive rebounds, but only scored 96 points due to 39.4% shooting and 25% on 3's. That was the game Allen got hurt after 10 minutes but the Cavs still throttled the Raptor offense, which was playing without VanVleet and Anunoby. If the Cavs can play the same stifling defense tonight while reducing the turnovers and offensive rebounds a bit, they have a good shot.

The Raptors are only 22nd in defensive rebounding and the Cavs got 15 last game, including 7 by Evan Mobley. If the Cavs can get 15 more tonight that will definitely help their cause.

 

[ice cream man]

Agreed with the absence of JA being a huge factor. Home or road, who the hell is gonna keep Scottie Barnes off the glass…

We’re gonna get out-worked inside. Even if Mobley plays 5x better than last game, you’re still relying on Love and Lauri to be active defensively and battle inside on both ends. Neither player can do both of those things.

I’d like to see Okoro and Goodwin try to make more plays, but I expect 40+ minutes of the Garland show.

 

[2 For The Brew]

No, I got it. I figured YOU would understand my reply was another joke…

Can we keep this going? Is the universe gonna collapse on itself if we do?

Actually my claiming it was a joke was just a way of smoking out other jokers.

Moses is going for 30-20 tonight.














In the first half.

 

[Otsego Mar]

Actually my claiming it was a joke was just a way of smoking out other jokers.

Moses is going for 30-20 tonight.














In the first half.

 

[PIP]

I remember the last time these 2 squads hooked up and Evan had some harsh words for Scottie…

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[Cement]

 

[Hurl Bruce]

Wonder if this is why the game was off the board for a little bit a half hour ago.

 

[Omar The Horse]

 

[jjvors]

One of my favorite centers of all time. He was a joy to watch. Kareem said he was one of the hardest players he ever played against. Very, very, active. Imagine Dennis Rodman being 6 10 and 250 with a good touch around the rim. I think he averaged 17 rpg and 22 ppg for his career.

 

[Real Deal]

 

[Omar The Horse]

Defense?

 

[Hurl Bruce]

Good. Stevens is good for at least a few bonehead plays a game, usually including fouling a guy taking a three.

 

[Rich]

Lamar has been really good the last few games a starter.

And we're already struggling defensively...

OK.