2025 Playoffs Round 1: Cavs (1) / Heat (8) (4-0)

JujitsuFlip · Post #101 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 7:35 pm

3-0 need to close this out on Monday to get our starting back court as much rest as possible before round 2.

Post #102 » by **ijspeelman** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:18 pm

Also, was interesting that Spo had Herro/Wiggins try to get the match-up on Hunter over and over.

It did not work lol

JonFromVA · Post #103 » by **JonFromVA** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:39 pm

Spo says we sold out our defense played a man variant of a box and 1 to neutralize Herro and Bam. Top block was a term they were throwing out. Kenny says we used Dean more so we could switch.

I didn't think we sold out beyond defending up on them knowing we've got help in the paint, our D was pretty good.

Thoughts?

JujitsuFlip · Post #104 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:50 pm

JonFromVA wrote:Spo says we sold out our defense played a man variant of a box and 1 to neutralize Herro and Bam. Top block was a term they were throwing out. Kenny says we used Dean more so we could switch.

I didn't think we sold out beyond defending up on them knowing we've got help in the paint, our D was pretty good.

Thoughts?

I just read his quote, no, i do not agree with him.

Cavs aren't selling out to stop Herro or Bam. Cavs are selling out to stop rim pressure and driving lanes, for everyone.

Heat's 3 point % below.

Game 1: 41.9% on 31 attempts
Game 2: 35.6% on 45 attempts
Game 3: 47.1% on 34 attempts

Our game plan is to let them shoot, regardless how well they do it, because it's not leading to Heat wins.

Post #105 » by **jbk1234** » Sun Apr 27, 2025 2:34 pm

JonFromVA wrote:Spo says we sold out our defense played a man variant of a box and 1 to neutralize Herro and Bam. Top block was a term they were throwing out. Kenny says we used Dean more so we could switch.

I didn't think we sold out beyond defending up on them knowing we've got help in the paint, our D was pretty good.

Thoughts?

I mean it was the smart thing to do, and ironically, the type of defense the Cavs use to see all the time when JBB was the coach. I'd quibble with Spo in that the box was extended out pretty far towards half court, but we definitely left the corners open a few times.

JujitsuFlip · Post #106 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:30 pm

Garland upgraded to questionable ahead of game 4.

JonFromVA · Post #107 » by **JonFromVA** » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:38 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:Garland upgraded to questionable ahead of game 4.

Well, if we can close out Miami, he should get plenty of rest.

JujitsuFlip · Post #108 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:51 am

JonFromVA wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:Garland upgraded to questionable ahead of game 4.

Well, if we can close out Miami, he should get plenty of rest.

Hopefully

Post #109 » by **ijspeelman** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:57 pm

#Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson says “we’ll see” on Darius Garland tonight. Added that he did very little yesterday.

For what it’s worth, I did not see him on the floor after shootaround earlier today. I would be surprised if he plays.

https://bsky.app/profile/dannycunningham.bsky.social/post/3lnvrywy7f22z

Post #110 » by **ijspeelman** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:57 pm

#Cavs guard Darius Garland (left great toe sprain) is out tonight in Game 4 against the Miami Heat.

https://bsky.app/profile/dannycunningham.bsky.social/post/3lnvuhmbras2z

Post #111 » by **ijspeelman** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:10 pm

Sam Merrill still starting. I'd really thought about slotting in Hunter or Jerome instead. I didn't think the starting line-up had enough playmaking

JujitsuFlip · Post #112 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:23 pm

ijspeelman wrote:Sam Merrill still starting. I'd really thought about slotting in Hunter or Jerome instead. I didn't think the starting line-up had enough playmaking

I think it's hard to put TJ in there because Kenny is trying to have Jerome on the floor in all non Mitchell minutes.

Post #113 » by **ijspeelman** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:13 am

Just something I didn't expect to see from Hunter. Love it

Post #114 » by **ijspeelman** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:14 am

JujitsuFlip wrote:
ijspeelman wrote:Sam Merrill still starting. I'd really thought about slotting in Hunter or Jerome instead. I didn't think the starting line-up had enough playmaking
I think it's hard to put TJ in there because Kenny is trying to have Jerome on the floor in all non Mitchell minutes.

I think I understand not going w Jerome, but then maybe go Hunter. Or start Ty and allow CPJ some time

Post #115 » by **ijspeelman** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:18 am

Wade hit a playoff three!

JujitsuFlip · Post #116 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:29 am

ijspeelman wrote:

Just something I didn't expect to see from Hunter. Love it

Too funny, i thought the same thing lol

Post #117 » by **ijspeelman** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:33 am

Jarrett Allen is having the game of his life and its being wasted on this game

JujitsuFlip · Post #118 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:52 am

ijspeelman wrote:Jarrett Allen is having the game of his life and its being wasted on this game

Hopefully his night is almost over.

Post #119 » by **ijspeelman** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:11 am

55 point win. Not much to say, but that

Post #120 » by **jbk1234** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:39 am

I love the confidence Allen is playing with. Could not be happier.