Game 67: Cavs vs Magic - Tue, Mar 17, 7pm

[LoveThemCavs]

Game Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Game Time: 7:00 P.M. ET
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
TV: FOX Sports Ohio HD, NBA TV
Radio: WTAM 1100



(53-13)



Injury Report:
Ben Wallace - Fractured Right Fibula (O)
Eric Snow - Left Knee (O)



(49-17)



Injury Report:
Hedo Turkoglu - Left Foot Tendinitis (DTD)
Jameer Nelson - Torn Right Labrum (O)


Season Series: Orlando leads 1-0
Jan 29,2009- @ORL 99, CLE 88
Mar 17, 2009- ORL @ CLE 7:00 PM ET
Apr 3, 2009- CLE @ ORL 8:00 PM ET

[Benedict_Boozer]

Must win game.

1) We win this it makes ORL catching us for the #1 seed virtually impossible
2) We might face this team in the 2nd round, don't want them thinking they can win in CLE
3) We have to keep pace with LA and this is one of the few tough games we got left

Gonna be tough but I think Lebron will bring it for this game so I am confident in a win.

[joshman]

Cavs 104
Magic 111
in OVERTIME

[Gordon Bombay]

all hail the joshman!!!!!!

[InBoobieWeTrust]

Time for a statement win. Cavs by 15+, holding Orlando to 40% from the field, and holding D12 to single digit rebounds.

[3peat]

Loss.

[B Mac]

The JoshMan is back with his remarkable wisdom... We've missed you...



















...(Borat voice) NOT!

[prekazi]

If LeBron doesn't bring it again, I'll turn into Skip Bayless aka Netsforce.

[Magicalltheway]

It will be a great game, I cant wait. I doubt we will catch you guys for the top spot regardless of tonights outcome. With only one loss at home its safe to say you will win this game, but hopefully it wont be an easy game. Good luck guys.

[Sgaking]

The JoshMan is back with his remarkable wisdom... We've missed you...


















...(Borat voice) NOT!

So this is how come the Cavs are doing so well, And theres me thinking it was Lebron
Any chance the Magic board can do a trade for the Joshman, We can send you over a few bench warmers and even a Mod if it helps

[magicfan4life05]

Have you guys heard anything about this or this is just BS from the local papers?



http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports ... hink-.html

LeBron-Superman Rivalry Deeper Than You Think


There's a back story to the LeBron James vs. Dwight Howard showdown tonight.

You likely won't get anybody to say it, but there is something of a rivalry between their camps.

Howard and LeBron shared the same agent, Aaron Goodwin, until James fired him in 2005.

Goodwin had just become Howard's agent in 2004, his rookie season in Orlando.

The Goodwins had negotiated about $135 million in endorsement deals for James in a two-year span, inlcuding a landmark $90 million deal with Nike, according to a story in the USA Today.

James left to branch out on his own, obviously creating some tension and endless evaluation of whether it was the right move.

James' support group largely is comprised of old friends.

Goodwin took the high road, telling the USA Today in 2005, "For nearly three years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to represent LeBron James as his agent. I am grateful for the chance to have worked with LeBron and Gloria James. Our accomplishments as a team were monumental."

[calibanPK]

Should be a good game, I wouldn't be surprised either way with a W or a L.

Orlandos a fantastic team and we have trouble matching up with them.

[joshman]

i changed my mined

cavs 84
magic 114

[LoveThemCavs]

Have you guys heard anything about this or this is just BS from the local papers?

I think it's BS, more of a rift between LeBron and an agent. I have never seen anything before stating LeBron and Dwight have/had a rivalry. Maybe down the road if they matchup in the playoffs it could turn to one. It would be more of a team rivalry though since these two won't exactly be going against each other.

[witnessmoboobie]

Sounds like they are trying create a rivalry. Tough game, if we defend the three and don't settle for long jumpers we will have a great shot at winning this one. Dwight is going to get his no matter what, so we might as well concentrate on everyone else standing around on the perimeter.

[RevMan26]

Excited about this one. I love watching Howard and his abilities in the paint. Hopefully we can pull it out.

[LoveThemCavs]

Couple things that have my attention going into this game.
-Delonte West- He's been struggling with his shot since coming back from the wrist injury. The team is so much better when he's getting himself involved in the offense. He seems a little gun shy at the moment. We are going to need him tonight.
-Rebounding- Second chance points killed us the last time these two teams met up. They're going to shoot the 3 ball all game. Can't give them even more opportunites to hit them if they miss.

I'm not as worried about the defense as I felt a few days ago. They know who's' coming to town, they know they can't just turn it on whenever they want against Orlando. The key is going to come with keeping Alston in check. He's not quite as good as Nelson, but his style fits them well. LeBron probably has a little payback in mind too since they did a good job on him last time. Thankfully it's at the Q, obviously huge game for both teams. Can't wait for this to tipoff. Go Cavs.

[witnessmoboobie]

Does anyone know where I can stream the game?...Im at work and don't get NBA TV and the game won't be on broadband.
It would be much appreciated

[witnessmoboobie]

Pretty solid first...held Dwight in check

[LoveThemCavs]

Did you find a link to watch the game witnessmoboobie?

I like the effort of the team and the crowd is REALLY into this game already. LeBron was hot shooting and Delonte was aggressive. Got to hand it to Orlando though, they took the first punch and got back in the game quick.