Category: Cleveland Cavaliers (Page 70 of 88)

Pre-season from behind the line ain’t what we expected.

Marshall, a 6-9 power forward, is shooting 32 percent (10-of-31) from 3-point range; Jones, a 6-3 guard, is shooting 36 percent (13-of-36) from beyond the arc. The team’s 29 percent (40-of-139) 3-point shooting ranks 24th in the exhibition season. “We’re going to be fine,” said Ferry. “These two guys [Marshall, Jones] have a track record.” Two reasons for the slow start from 3-point range are coach Mike Brown’s early emphasis on defense and a lack of on-court familiarity among the players. “

24th in the NBA? I’m not gonna panic yet…I tend to agree with Ferry’s reasoning, but if you’re having flashes of Luscious Harris, I wouldn’t blame you.

Mike Brown’s emphasis on defense is sinking in, up and down the Cavs bench.

“No defense, player does not play,” Pavlovic said. “I’m going to have to work on that, give all my energy to be better in defense every day.”

Sasha’s always been a big question mark, but an intriguing one. I hope the guy figures out a way to contribute. Mike Brown is making it clear what it will take.

“We can’t just have Sasha scoring 10 to 12 points and not getting it done on the other end. We can’t afford to have anybody coming off the bench trading baskets.”

Love this. Absolutely loving this.

Lookin’ forward to seein’ this…

From time to time, Jones will make a high kick similar to a member of the Rockettes while dribbling up the court. Jones said he got the move from watching a video of Magic Johnson. “That’s the way Magic would keep the little guys off him,” Jones said. “That’s a big move to prevent the little point guards from trying to steal the ball but if they come in there when I make that kick, they’ll get a knee first. Plus [the high kick] is entertain ment for the fans.”

Nice. This team is gonna be fun to watch, in so many ways.