Game 18: Detroit Pistons (4-13) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (8-9) - 7:00 PM

ducler · Post #1 » by **ducler** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:45 pm

JonFromVA · Post #2 » by **JonFromVA** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:44 pm

Sure looks like a W on paper, but I'm sure the Cavs will find a way to make things interesting.

I heard Darius is no longer on a minutes restriction, so ... that may or may not be the actual starting lineup.

Post #3 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:23 am

Drummond playing garbage defense tonight.

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sasquatchBob · Post #4 » by **sasquatchBob** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:29 am

At this point I have watched few Cavs games (I don't know why) and I really like Garland. Seems like a high IQ player.

You guys might feel different but it's a shame that you're giving Drummond away for nothing. I think he really helps your young guys to develop by making things easier on offense.

Post #5 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:33 am

sasquatchBob wrote:At this point I have watched few Cavs games (I don't know why) and I really like Garland. Seems like a high IQ player.

You guys might feel different but it's a shame that you're giving Drummond away for nothing. I think he really helps your young guys to develop by making things easier on offense.

We're not giving Drummond away for nothing. That's some Santa Claus nonsense that's not happening.

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sasquatchBob · Post #6 » by **sasquatchBob** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:39 am

jbk1234 wrote:
sasquatchBob wrote:At this point I have watched few Cavs games (I don't know why) and I really like Garland. Seems like a high IQ player.

You guys might feel different but it's a shame that you're giving Drummond away for nothing. I think he really helps your young guys to develop by making things easier on offense.
We're not giving Drummond away for nothing. That's some Santa Claus nonsense that's not happening.

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On General Board they're talking about buyout. Not true?

Post #7 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:02 am

I'm not sure why we went away from the zone on defense.

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Post #8 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:22 am

sasquatchBob wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
sasquatchBob wrote:At this point I have watched few Cavs games (I don't know why) and I really like Garland. Seems like a high IQ player.

You guys might feel different but it's a shame that you're giving Drummond away for nothing. I think he really helps your young guys to develop by making things easier on offense.
We're not giving Drummond away for nothing. That's some Santa Claus nonsense that's not happening.

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On General Board they're talking about buyout. Not true?

No. It's not happening.

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Post #9 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:54 am

This is Sexton's best game in terms of looking for his teammates.

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Post #10 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:58 am

Putting Okafor in, in the 4th quarter is a solid tank move.

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Post #11 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:12 am

Prince has been a lot better than I thought he'd look, like a lot better.

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KuruptedCav · Post #12 » by **KuruptedCav** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:16 am

jbk1234 wrote:This is Sexton's best game in terms of looking for his teammates.

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Him becoming a 4-5APG player changes a lot of things...

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Post #13 » by **jbk1234** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:57 pm

KuruptedCav wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:This is Sexton's best game in terms of looking for his teammates.

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Him becoming a 4-5APG player changes a lot of things...

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He'd have to become 5+ apg player to be out there without a PG. He'd also have to cut his TO rate in half.

That said, it's good to see him adjust him game somewhat because opposing defenses are going to key on him - especially when he's out there without Garland. If he can take a couple three point shots earlier in the game, look for his teammates a little more, that will open up the floor so he can drive. Right now, they're setting up a wall of defenders in the paint when he has the ball.

KuruptedCav · Post #14 » by **KuruptedCav** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:19 pm

jbk1234 wrote:
KuruptedCav wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:This is Sexton's best game in terms of looking for his teammates.

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Him becoming a 4-5APG player changes a lot of things...

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He'd have to become 5+ apg player to be out there without a PG. He'd also have to cut his TO rate in half.

That said, it's good to see him adjust him game somewhat because opposing defenses are going to key on him - especially when he's out there without Garland. If he can take a couple three point shots earlier in the game, look for his teammates a little more, that will open up the floor so he can drive. Right now, they're setting up a wall of defenders in the paint when he has the ball.

Oh, I never envision Sexton as a PG; just as a secondary ball-handler who can run some plays through instead of just plays to (see CJ McCollum, Patty Mills, Donovan Mitchell); I don't think you want him running an offense for any appreciable period of time.

JonFromVA · Post #15 » by **JonFromVA** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:35 pm

KuruptedCav wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
KuruptedCav wrote:Him becoming a 4-5APG player changes a lot of things...

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He'd have to become 5+ apg player to be out there without a PG. He'd also have to cut his TO rate in half.

That said, it's good to see him adjust him game somewhat because opposing defenses are going to key on him - especially when he's out there without Garland. If he can take a couple three point shots earlier in the game, look for his teammates a little more, that will open up the floor so he can drive. Right now, they're setting up a wall of defenders in the paint when he has the ball.

Oh, I never envision Sexton as a PG; just as a secondary ball-handler who can run some plays through instead of just plays to (see CJ McCollum, Patty Mills, Donovan Mitchell); I don't think you want him running an offense for any appreciable period of time.

Yep, 5 apg would be a nice step up for Collin. I especially like to see him wracking up a +25 like he did in this game.