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Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:28 pm
by LoveThemCavs
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Game Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Game Time: 7:00 P.M. ET
Location: Ford Center
TV: FOX Sports Ohio HD
Radio: WTAM 1100
Probable Lineups
Cleveland (22-4)
PG- Mo Williams
SG- Delonte West
SF- LeBron James
PF- Ben Wallace
C- Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Cavaliers Team Leaders Scoring - LeBron James 27.5
Rebounds - Zydrunas Ilgauskas 7.5
Assists - LeBron James 6.4
FG% - Zydrunas Ilgauskas 53.0
FT% - Mo Williams 94.7
3PT% - Delonte West 38.1
Blocks - Ben Wallace 1.9
Steals - LeBron James 2.0
Oklahoma City (3-24)
PG- Russell Westbrook
SG- Desmond Mason
SF- Kevin Durant
PF- Jeff Green
C- Nick Collison
Thunder Team Leaders Scoring - Kevin Durant 23.2
Rebounds - Nick Collison 6.2
Assists - Earl Watson 6.2
FG% - Kevin Durant 45.9
FT% - Kevin Durant 84.3
3PT% - Kevin Durant 46.5
Blocks - Nick Collison 0.9
Steals - Russell Westbrook 1.7
Last Meeting: November 26th, 2008- Cavaliers 117, Thunder 82
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:41 pm
by prekazi
Great it's televised by the Euro-NBA TV so I don't have to work my ass of for a damn link. Too bad this will probably be a blow out. Durant is one of my favorite players it'll be fun to see him going against Bron.
I wonder how many minutes will LeBron play tonight, 17 was enough in the first OKC game! I say 26.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:14 pm
by rjgraca
Oh, since it's a road game... I would think that Lebron would play about 30 minutes or so.
I hope Gibson is available to get back into the groove with some playing time.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Report Obviously, the addition of point guard Mo Williams has spurred the offense. But they also share the ball more than many teams.
Also, Cavs coach Mike Brown has delegated John Kuester as his unofficial "offensive coordinator."
By having Delonte West at shooting guard, it gives the Cavs an added element.
"You have three players who have point-guard minds," Kuester said. "It's huge. They all have a competitive spirit defensively, too. I think when you have three guys who can handle, pass and make good decisions, boy, it makes your offense click.
"They have a lot of good offensive traits and make the extra pass. It's as unselfish a group as I've been around, as far as making the extra pass."
—G Daniel Gibson isn't close to returning to practice. Gibson is still plagued by soreness in his left big toe. Gibson was injured in the Dec. 10 Philadelphia game at Quicken Loans Arena. He's missed the last five games. "It's hard to say (when I'll be back)," Gibson said. "I'm going day to day. I've started shooting drills. I'm not ready for full-contact drills." The biggest problem is he's unable to push off. When he does, there's a lot of pain. He could miss the entire three-game road trip.
—C Zydrunas Ilgauskas was listed as doubtful for the Denver game, but was in the starting lineup. He's missed the previous three games with a sprained left ankle. He scored 23 points in his return.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketba ... htm?csp=34
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:46 pm
by Benedict_Boozer
Lebron will likely play the 1st and the 3rd, should be enough to roll this team.
I'd limit Big Z's minutes so he is good to go against Yao. Mo has struggled with his shot a bit the last few games so would be nice to see him get back on track
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:36 pm
by L&H_05
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:07 pm
by prekazi
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People on RCF are talking about kidnapping him after the game. Good idea!
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:26 pm
by Cevap
Cavs must be happy to play the Thunder tonight. Not only should they roll through the team but they don't have to be in 10 degree weather like us in the Northeast...
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:35 pm
by LoveThemCavs
25-30 minutes sounds about right for LeBron tonight. Is this the first time Durant and LeBron have went head to head since the Thunder switched Durants position to SF? Either way I'm looking forward to that matchup. Durant has put together a solid second year, but with his team playing so badly it's went hardly noticed. Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook look to be solid for the future as well, though Westbrook has to work on his shot. Any updates on Gibson for tonight? Big minutes for Darnell and JJ tonight.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:11 am
by LoveThemCavs
Good news, Gibson ready to go tonight.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:19 am
by TheOUTLAW
LeBron is just a fantastic finisher.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:26 am
by TheOUTLAW
The Thunder are alot better than the last time we played them.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:29 am
by prekazi
arghhh heatcheck!
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:34 am
by TheOUTLAW
The funny thing to me about LeBrons heat checks is that he never has the same form as he did on the previous shots. He doesn't take them in rhythm. He just tosses up a shot that invariably looks rushed.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:36 am
by CHIMOCHI
Heat checks should only be allowed in pickup games,they get on my nerves because they often lead to fast break scores like that on the long rebound.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:36 am
by LoveThemCavs
Thunder getting into the paint alot that first quarter. They had four offensive boards also compared to the Cavs zero. The Cavs offense is getting whatever they want right now, the defense is breaking down right now. Pick up the intensity and create some turnovers.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:37 am
by TheOUTLAW
I would have had no problem with LeBron taking that shot if it was in the flow of the game. But there was alot of time left on the clock and he could have worked it for a better shot.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:40 am
by TheOUTLAW
We are getting killed on the boards. But the refs should no allow Smith to be going over Andersons back like that.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:53 am
by TheOUTLAW
I swear the West is the only person that actually looks for Wallace on offense. But Wallace is 3 for 3 so far today.
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:56 am
by CHIMOCHI
i swear the cavs are still hammered from mo's bday party
Re: Game 27: Cavs @ Thunder - Sun, Dec 21, 7pm [FSN-OH]
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:00 am
by LoveThemCavs
With the lack of size for OKC, I'm mostly shocked at the rebounding of this game so far. They are plus 7, also have 6 offensive boards and the Cavs still have none. Have to give them credit, they are playing alot of tougher than I expected to see from the Thunder.
