Category: Cleveland Cavaliers (Page 64 of 88)

Cavs settling into machine mode

Last night’s crushing of the Sonics at The Q was the Cavs third victory, and all three have been methodical, systematic, destructions. That is a big step for the Cavs.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like when the Cavs won a game in the last few years, it was because of a big flashy performance, or a close game that pivoted on a big play, big shot, big defensive stand. The Cavs first three victories of the season are studies in total, unassuming, domination. They are becoming a machine. Their losses, road games against the Spurs and Grizzlies, were largely because they shot poorly, played bad defense, and didn’t bring enough energy. All symptoms of a team still trying to gel.

It will be interesting to see how they play against the Grizzlies at home on Friday. I’m gonna guess that the machine shows up.

A home thumping

The Cavs lead 99-71 with 8.49 to play as of this post. Lebron just thundered another dunk. Listening to it with Joe Tait, who is the best radio play by play guy I’ve ever heard. I think it’s safe to say this game is over.

Once again, the Cavs simply dismantled a lesser team. And the Sonics aren’t really that much of a lesser team…at least, they didn’t used to be.

Lebron plays fewer minutes, Cavs, Lebron score more points

Yikes.

James sat out the first 4:49 of the fourth quarter, a stretch in which a 74-64 lead was upped to 85-69….James, who led the NBA with 42.4 minutes a game last season, is averaging 36.8 through four games – 37th in the league. As a rookie two years ago, James averaged 39.4 – 10th in the NBA. Trimming some minutes has not affected James’ scoring. He’s averaging a career-high 28.5 points a game, the NBA’s sixth best.

So he sits, the team increases its lead. He plays less minutes, he scores more points. Yeah…Wade’s the better player. Sure.

Rhythm of Cavs season refreshing

I really like the rhythm of an NBA season. It’s not a game every day like baseball (which puts a little more stress on us sports bloggers), but it isn’t once a week like the NFL, which doesn’t quite fill the demand. It’s about 3 games a week, for 6 months. I like that rhythm. Another game tonight, at home against Seattle. Haven’t decided where I’m gonna watch this one yet.

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