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Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Mon Apr 5, 2010 11:47 pm
by Rise Against
«60-17 
38-38»
I won't be doing starters until the playoffs begin since I have no idea who will sit out.ESPN wrote:While Cleveland (60-17) has wrapped up at least a share of the league's best record, Toronto (38-38) is one game ahead of Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with six to play.
For a potential 1-versus-8 first-round matchup, these teams have been relatively evenly matched this season. The teams split their first two meetings, each winning at home, before the Cavaliers beat the Chris Bosh-less Raptors 126-118 in overtime north of the border Feb. 26.
LeBron James had 36 points in that win, Cleveland's 11th in the last 12 meetings with James in the lineup. The reigning MVP has averaged 30.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists in that stretch, and the Cavaliers have beaten Toronto 10 straight times at home.
Bosh has averaged 21.0 points and 13.0 rebounds in his two games against Cleveland, while the Cavaliers have struggled to contain Andrea Bargnani. He's averaged 23.7 points and shot 57.4 percent in the season series.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=300406005Potential first round matchup? I doubt some of our starters will play in this one though.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 1:37 am
by tundraknight
Im glad the Cavs finally locked up HCA so now the starters can get rest and we'll get to see playing time from players that are normally buried on the bench.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 4:09 am
by LBJ
Will LeBron be sitting this one out for sure?
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 4:49 am
by Joel Embust
I'd sit him out along with Mo Williams and let the Raps win this. I think the Bulls are a tougher matchup for the Cavs in round one now that they have Deng and Noah back.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 5:03 am
by Relentless88
Please sit Lebron.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 3:43 pm
by prekazi
LBJ wrote:Will LeBron be sitting this one out for sure?
Hopefully.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 6:00 pm
by Bomb_First
Sit Lebron just to turn the heat up on the Bulls.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 10:35 pm
by LoveThemCavs
It looks like the starters will play tonight, though it is unsure on how many minutes. Also AV is back tonight.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 10:59 pm
by kobebryant
Bomb_First wrote:Sit Lebron just to turn the heat up on the Bulls.
yes that would be good we should kill the raps and hopefully win this game
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:04 pm
by Rise Against
Delonte West out with lower back spasms, Andy Varejao will play tonight vs. Toronto
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:12 pm
by prekazi
Bad decision IMO. Bron should be sitting.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:20 pm
by LoveThemCavs
What happened to Bosh? I left the room for a few plays and the announcers said he went to the lockeroom to be checked out?
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:24 pm
by TheOUTLAW
Caught and errant elbow from Jamison
Cavs came out playing lethargic but hopefully that was ended by the LeBron block
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:25 pm
by TheOUTLAW
LeBron hit 2 free throws. Hopefully that's a sign of things to come.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:26 pm
by TheOUTLAW
Mo is killing Calderon on offense but everytime he does, Calderon makes a basket the other way
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:28 pm
by TheOUTLAW
We are getting tons of open 3's so far but we give them back immediately
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:29 pm
by TheOUTLAW
Jawad and Z in early and Jawad responds with a 3
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:30 pm
by TheOUTLAW
I guess Toronto just refuses to guard Parker in the corner. I'm not happy with our defensive effort or our rebounding so far. Can't get sucked into playing Toronto ball.
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:35 pm
by TheOUTLAW
We have a Varejao sigting and he responds with 2
Re: Game 78 | Cavs vs Raptors | Apr 6th 2010 | 7:00pm EST
Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 11:40 pm
by LoveThemCavs
Mo and Parker really played well in that first quarter. It's been a long time since Parker has done anything but good to see it's possible. Nice seeing AV back out there too.