Is Lebron and the starting team going to continue to play?

JordansBulls · Post #1 » by **JordansBulls** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 2:42 am

Now that the Cavs have HCA throughout the playoffs this year, is Lebron and the starting lineup going to continue to play?

I ask because as you know the Raptors and Bulls are fighting for the 8th seed and the Cavs have the Raptors on Tuesday and then the Bulls on Thursday.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #2 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 2:55 am

Not sure. I think when Shaq comes back, we will want to work the starting lineup with him in a few games for sure.

Outside of that I'd imagine LBJ will sit.

Post #3 » by **Rise Against** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 4:18 am

Well this was from Windhorst.

PDcavsinsider wrote:LeBron said he would like to get some rest over last five games. Look for it this week w/Shaq maybe back in final week.

Yeah, I don't know what will happen in the last 5 games. We'll see how things play out from there.

tidho · Post #4 » by **tidho** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 12:19 pm

Here's my guess....

LeBron and Jamison will each get one of the back to back games off (seperately).
Orlando will be interesting. I'd be incluned not to play anybody. If they want to let their starters play let them beat our bottom 7 guys.

Post #5 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 12:35 pm

I think that each player will sit for at least one game with none of the primary players playing in the last one.

Triumph36 · Post #6 » by **Triumph36** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 3:23 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:I think that each player will sit for at least one game with none of the primary players playing in the last one.

This, and when the players are not sitting they'll be on fairly limited (mid 20s?) minutes, maybe even less for Jamison and LeBron.

Since Shaq won't be back yet, I'd be surprised if either the Raptors or the Bulls lost.

stunnar0b · Post #7 » by **stunnar0b** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 11:12 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:I think that each player will sit for at least one game with none of the primary players playing in the last one.

you mean not play as many mins but other then LeBron everybody is playing and that includes jamason
you think mb gonna let his players get out of rythm

Warned for baiting. Calling LeBron anything other than LeBron on this board really is just trying to start a fight

Post #8 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Tue Apr 6, 2010 2:57 am

The final game of the year last year Brown sat, LeBron, Joe Smith, Ilgauskus. Delonte and Varejao only played in the first half. I don't think I'm that far off

LBJ · Post #9 » by **LBJ** » Tue Apr 6, 2010 4:08 am

Shouldn't they just play reduced minutes just so they don't get rusty? Maybe 10 or 15 minutes less than usual and give more to the bench?

stunnar0b · Post #10 » by **stunnar0b** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 5:50 am

stunnar0b wrote:
TheOUTLAW wrote:I think that each player will sit for at least one game with none of the primary players playing in the last one.

you mean not play as many mins but other then LeBron everybody is playing and that includes jamason
you think mb gonna let his players get out of rythm

Warned for baiting. Calling LeBron anything other than LeBron on this board really is just trying to start a fight

you didnt say anything about jama son

stunnar0b · Post #11 » by **stunnar0b** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 5:51 am

besides I'm a cavs guy I'm just saying LeBron cant shoot to save his soul

Post #12 » by **Rise Against** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 7:32 am

LeBron's eFG% on jumpers is 44%, and 50% in clutch situations (4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points)..

tidho · Post #13 » by **tidho** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 2:05 pm

Exile23 wrote:LeBron's eFG% on jumpers is 44%, and 50% in clutch situations (4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points)..

facts always get in the way of a good theory