Posted on Wednesday 13 December 2006 by John Blake @ 10:25 pm
The Cavaliers almost gave up a 13-point second half lead but were able to survive in their 104-101 win against Charlotte at the Q. They allowed the Bobcats to get within a couple of points in the final minutes but a key steal and a couple of free throws by Larry Hughes sealed the victory. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 22 points and had eight rebounds and seven assists. Anderson Varejao once again was solid off the bench with 16 points and 10 boards.
The Cavs continue to look strong and get the job done at home, where they are 10-2 this season. With the exception of the run given up to the Bobcats in the second half, the Cavaliers didn’t look all that bad. They played very well in the first half and it was finally a great sight to see Hughes back in the starting lineup. With as tight as the Central looks right now, a run of five or six straight wins by the Cavs would be a big boost for the team.
Good win for the Cavs. I think they’ll continue to improve as the season goes on. At times they have mental lapses, but I still think they can end up with 50 wins. They certainly have room for improvement, but considering the fact that they are a team full of talent, there is a lack of experience. Player wise, and coaching. They’ll make another playoff run, so I’m going to sit back and enjoy the ride. Go Cavs!!!!
It was great to see Drew Gooden back! He’s key to the Cavs success. As much as I like the Wild Thing, we need Gooden as a starter.
Where in the world is Z?!? The Cavs aren’t going anywhere unless they have Z in there 30 - 35 minutes a game. And those need to be 30 - 35 solid productive minutes. He needs to work on his vertical leap, what there is of it! Let’s hope he can step it up.
Where in the world is LeBron should be the question….. He has played terrible second half ball. Last night with the game on the line he basically hid not popping out for the ball. Then when he got it he passed it to Andy for a 15 foot jumper that he missed of course. I love LeBron but either he has to take the big shots or pass to someone who can hit… Andy is not a clucth shooter…
Starters,
Gooden, Gibson, and Andy have proven they should start with their productivity. Z should come off the bench with the much slower second team of Snow, Marshal, and Jones. Z hits the outside shot like the other 2 and Snow can’t shoot period. Where is Pollard? If you were not going to play him, then why sign him. He can use up fouls and be an aggressive enforcer in the middle. Wesley is the one who should sit at the end of the bench and get no time. He is a complete stiff.