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Well I am almost to the point of only watching dependent on who they are playing against instead of this team. Luka is must watch tv these days so I expect the Cavs to get up a little more for this one. Hope TT has a monster game and gets some more national media attention than normal. Also would be a nice opportunity for Garland to show out a little...but that's probably asking too much.
Sexton probably gets the assignment guarding Luka, but I would think taking Garland out of the starting line up tonight would make it easier to get a 2nd guard with some defensive ability out there from the jump

Stillwater wrote:Well I am almost to the point of only watching dependent on who they are playing against instead of this team. Luka is must watch tv these days so I expect the Cavs to get up a little more for this one. Hope TT has a monster game and gets some more national media attention than normal. Also would be a nice opportunity for Garland to show out a little...but that's probably asking too much.
Sexton probably gets the assignment guarding Luka, but I would think taking Garland out of the starting line up tonight would make it easier to get a 2nd guard with some defensive ability out there from the jump

I haven't watched the last few games, but I think against a team like Dallas i would almost want to start Sexton + KPJ if we are wanting to develop players and have Sexton and KPJ swapping betwen Luka trying to slow him down.

Honestly confused with Cleveland's direction.

Player development? Why heavy minutes for TT and less Nance?

Showcasing trade assets? What's with Clarkson's low minutes?

Trying to be competitive?

I don't really understand.

Garland shoots better when hes off ball, but hes the best passing guard on the roster. idk wtf Beilein is going to do to make his lineups more effective other than mixing it up every game until all likely parties to remain part of this team get used to each other in different roles.
solid outing for Cedi for once this season as well.
Dallas is a legit contender this year imo.

tugs wrote:Honestly confused with Cleveland's direction.

Player development? Why heavy minutes for TT and less Nance?

Showcasing trade assets? What's with Clarkson's low minutes?

Trying to be competitive?

I don't really understand.

Well, I dont think we have to worry about being competitive, so it really should be player development. Heavy minutes for players we should be looking to move for now, and more minutes for the rookies after the trades.

tugs wrote:Honestly confused with Cleveland's direction.

Player development? Why heavy minutes for TT and less Nance?

Showcasing trade assets? What's with Clarkson's low minutes?

Trying to be competitive?

I don't really understand.

Some of it is match up dependent. Some of it is guys abandoning the offense and getting sat (which I'm good with). They're also getting goofy with load management and injuries are a bit of an issue.

It's hard for Kevin Love to be a positive impact on the floor when he only gets 8 FGA. Every starter and KPJ took mores shots than him. He's a player you need to try to get going early in the game. There are signs he's getting frustrated with young guys chucking bad shots. If you want to trade him for his lowest possible value, more of last night is the recipe for such an outcome.

Also, Henson being out and Zizic being in pre-season shape really hurts against the Mavericks because of how tall their big men are. I thought Zizic might have got some burn against Boban.