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Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH]

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Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#1 » by LoveThemCavs » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:09 am

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Game Date: Friday, December 12th, 2008
Game Time: 7:30 P.M. ET
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
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Philadelphia (9-13)
PG- Andre Miller
SG- Willie Green
SF- Andre Iguodala
PF- Elton Brand
C- Samuel Dalembert

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PG- Mo Williams
SG- Delonte West
SF- LeBron James
PF- Ben Wallace
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#2 » by LoveThemCavs » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:16 am

This will be an interesting game to see how Mike Brown manages the rotation with Z and Gibson out. Even though I have Varejao listed as the starter, I would think you would want to avoid the Varejao/Wallace combo as much as possible. We could very well see LeBron starting at PF, slide Ben to C and insert Wally/Pavs into the starting spot. Either way JJ and Darnell will get some quality minutes and hopefully they are ready for it.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#3 » by Rise Against » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:21 am

Still expecting a win at home even if Z will be out for this one.

Let's try to finish the game on a better note than we did on Wednesday.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#4 » by TheOUTLAW » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:31 am

It's pretty rough without both Z and Gibson. That really shortens the Cavs bench. It brings both JJ and Sasha into play.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#5 » by prekazi » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:24 am

We should still win this one. LeBron has to prove that he's 270pounds. Go out and make some noise in the post.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#6 » by Da_James_Gang » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:55 am

I think Pavs starts at the 3 and Bron will start at the 4. Elton Brand is really no bigger than Lebron, so we could be okay but depth is gonna be a problem. Its gonna be a tough week or 2 with these injuries.......
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#7 » by witnessmoboobie » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:18 pm

The Cavs were favored but giving zero points in Philly on Wed and now after losing Big Z to a ankle injury, we are giving 11 to the same Philly team, we beat by 8. I know its a home game and we should still pull it out, but Im not sure I expect a double digit victory tonight. Go Cavs and hope Z and Gibson get healthy soon.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#8 » by RevMan26 » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:34 pm

Will be interesting to see how this one goes. I agree that LBJ should start at PF, and either Wally or Pavs starting at the 3.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#9 » by InBoobieWeTrust » Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:49 pm

JJ might get a bunch of meaningful minutes tonight. That could be a very good or a very bad thing.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#10 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:49 am

The Cavs offense looks terrible so far. Shots are all flat and there has been very little movement. Surprising that Z has this much effect.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#11 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:51 am

The Cavs are acting more tired tonight than the last time they played. Not good that they have another game tomorrow.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#12 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:53 am

This is the 3rd game in a row where the Cavs are not getting calls that they should. LeBron was clearly fouled on his 2 drives but hasn't gotten foul call at all. I think we need to put Wally in.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#13 » by prekazi » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:53 am

wow with this kind of start it could be something like 16-2. 14-9 is nice.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#14 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:58 am

Okay, I asked for Wally, but he's not helping since he's missing the open shots.

Man, nobody is making shots tonight

It is also ridiculus that the refs aren't calling obvious fouls.
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Post#15 » by prekazi » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:58 am

Brick, brick, brick.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#16 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:07 am

Unbelievable that the Cavs almost got out of this quarter with a tie eventhough they played like crap.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#17 » by prekazi » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:15 am

Mo missed a FT! :o

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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#18 » by TheOUTLAW » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:15 am

Wally finishes a couple of layups and Darnell with the tough offensive board. I think he might have moved in front of JJ.
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#19 » by witnessmoboobie » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:21 am

Check out Wally lowering his shoulder big time
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Re: Game 23: Sixers @ Cavs - Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm [FSN-OH] 

Post#20 » by witnessmoboobie » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:21 am

Andy with some range...
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