Game 47 | Cavs vs. Wolves | Jan 27th 2010| 7:00pm EST

[TheOUTLAW]

It is obvious that the refs have decided that the Cavs have a big enough lead. They are completely ignoring even the most obvious fouls.

Hixson with a new career high

[TheOUTLAW]

This is going to be a really low stat game for LeBron since I don't think he'll get any minutes in the 4th

Sasha with the airball free throw

[L&H_05]

That might have been the worst defense I have ever seen.. Their bigs are about as clueless defensively as any group can be... That was sad...

[TheOUTLAW]

Yeah, as much as people talk about how good Love and Jefferson are but frankly Anderson and Hickson looked better than they did. Sure the Minnesota duo have more scoring ability, but they are just so awful on the defensive end that their offense doesn't matter.

[B Mac]

Yawn...

[B Mac]

Oh.. and great timing by JJ to up his trade value the last several games. Not sure what has gotten into him, but he actually has me excited again for his future.

[Rise Against]

Anyone surprised?

[L&H_05]

I need that...lol

[Benedict_Boozer]

Anyone surprised?

[TheOUTLAW]

I do wonder why Hickson can't hit that 15 to 18 ft jumper anymore. He was hitting it big time earlier in the season. Now that he's able to catch the ball again without bobbling the ball anymore which allows him to finish around the basket.

[B Mac]

From "nime" on RCF:

His last made jumper was 12 feet on Dec 23rd vs Sac. (1-23 since including that game and make)

0-14 in Jan

4-24 in Dec

6-20 in Nov

1-1 in Oct

On the year 11 for 59 for 18.6% (10.5% since Dec.)

[mcfly1204]

We know JJ is capable of hitting a 15 footer, so I don't think that should be a concern to anyone. This is pure speculation on my part, but I think that they are trying to get JJ to focus on the fundamentals, rebounding, boxing out, defensive rotations, staying active around the basket. JJ was lacking most of those fundamentals earlier in the season. I think at this point JJ may be overwhelmed to an extent. Given his activity level is up, as are his rebounding numbers, I think it is only a matter of time that JJ gets his comfort level up as well. Once his comfort level is there, I think we will start seeing JJ make those jumpers.

On a side note, I think it is encouraging that JJ is showing some post moves. That reverse spin off his pivot foot last night looked pretty nice. I am looking forward to seeing what he can do after a healthy summer.