Gamethread: Magic vs Cavaliers 02/06

SOUL · Post #201 » by **SOUL** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 2:46 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:Cle is ****....

I thought everyone around the league was overreacting about their recent struggles but no they were right, they are in serious trouble. How do you get blown out against us after being up 16 at half? Never should of traded Irving.

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Irving was going to sit out if they didn't.

Audi · Post #202 » by **Audi** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 2:47 am

Worst quarter in Cavs franchise history.

With James on the floor too.

Against what was largely, our bench.

Lol.

OrlandoDream · Post #203 » by **OrlandoDream** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 2:52 am

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
OrlandO wrote:We moved back to 4th in the tank race now.

Still in range for both Trae Young and Michael Porter or JJJ.

As long as we finish top 6-7 I'm good. After Ayton, everybody else is just risk and potential. I also see Trae Young falling as most of the top tank teams have their pg of the future.

Either way we are coming out with a high pick to add on to AG and Issac duo. Most of all im confident that weltman and Hammond won't make any Hennigan moves and screw us over.

Well be fine

Optimus_Steel · Post #204 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 2:52 am

Audi wrote:Worst quarter in Cavs franchise history.

With James on the floor too.

Against what was largely, our bench.

Lol.

9 4th quarter points against this awful team. Cle is done. East is wide open now.

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MagicStarwipe · Post #205 » by **MagicStarwipe** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 3:01 am

J the Drafter wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:One thing I did notice is Elfrid barely played in the 2nd half and his minutes have been dropping for a while now. I think Elfrid doesn’t remain with us by Thursday.

I get that Elfrid is having a bad couple of months/year, but I don't see the benefit of trying to dump him. Trade him for a decent pick or something, sure, but he's typically been a good passer and driver. His shooting has started to show signs of life as well. Besides, WeHam declined Mario's option when Mario is playing poorly, and now the board is upset because he's playing well and he is likely to go elsewhere. Throwing away Payton seems like an overreaction by his detractors to a bad stretch of play.

The strangest part about all of this is he's actually playing pretty well and has been for a while now *shrug*.

Magicaljosh · Post #206 » by **Magicaljosh** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 3:03 am

Next year when Hayward gets back and when boston gets that top 2 to 5 pick from the Lakers they will rule the east for the next 5 years with brown and Tatum. Ughhhh.

EasternMagic · Post #207 » by **EasternMagic** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 3:11 am

I haven't had a ton of nice things to say about EP lately, but the dude had 8 assists and 2 turnovers in 23 minutes. Isaiah Thomas had 8 assists in 30.

orlando1214 · Post #208 » by **orlando1214** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 3:25 am

Just like last night's game, it's hard to be too upset about beating the Cavs. You know there is a bunch of bandwagon fans in the crowd tonight, and nothing makes me happier to send them home mad. Also the chaos with the Cavs is awesome to see as well.

This could very well be the last time we see this group together though, since when the next time the team plays on Thursday evening, the trade deadline will have passed. I just hope Jeff and John don't look at these past few wins and think maybe this team isn't that bad and we should "evaluate" some more and stay pat for now. I really feel like it's time to move on from certain players, and even if they don't do big sweeping changes by Thursday, I really hope they are able to make a deal or two that shows some promise. Just give me something guys, something that gives me at least a little bit a hope in this front office, please! :pray:

nymets1 · Post #209 » by **nymets1** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 4:06 am

Cleveland was winning before Isiaah Thomas started playing. I think Thomas is the issue.

swarlesbarkley · Post #210 » by **swarlesbarkley** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 4:17 am

I'm all for the tank but, man, I love beating LeBron James.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #211 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 4:21 am

And it starts.

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PennytoShaq · Post #212 » by **PennytoShaq** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 4:58 am

We have some guys here who want to win. Simmons/Birch/Iwundu. These guys are not tainted by losing over and over.It is a good thing. It sucks for the tank, but again, we still can draft Trae/MPj or JJj, so I'm good with this kind of win.

Ducklett · Post #213 » by **Ducklett** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:09 am

OrlandoDream wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
OrlandO wrote:We moved back to 4th in the tank race now.

Still in range for both Trae Young and Michael Porter or JJJ.

As long as we finish top 6-7 I'm good. After Ayton, everybody else is just risk and potential. I also see Trae Young falling as most of the top tank teams have their pg of the future.

Either way we are coming out with a high pick to add on to AG and Issac duo. Most of all im confident that weltman and Hammond won't make any Hennigan moves and screw us over.

Well be fine

That thought is literally the reason we are still garbage.

PennytoShaq · Post #214 » by **PennytoShaq** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:13 am

Ducklett wrote:
OrlandoDream wrote:
Magic_Johnny12 wrote:
Still in range for both Trae Young and Michael Porter or JJJ.

As long as we finish top 6-7 I'm good. After Ayton, everybody else is just risk and potential. I also see Trae Young falling as most of the top tank teams have their pg of the future.

Either way we are coming out with a high pick to add on to AG and Issac duo. Most of all im confident that weltman and Hammond won't make any Hennigan moves and screw us over.

Well be fine

That thought is literally the reason we are still garbage.

It's not at all, and you abused the word 'literally' for no reason.

NavalAviator94 · Post #215 » by **NavalAviator94** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:14 am

PrimeShaq wrote:If there is a bright side to all of this, its that this is about the best trade showcase you could have asked for 2 days before the deadline.

Exactly. And some playoff teams are desperate - we hope.

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NavalAviator94 · Post #216 » by **NavalAviator94** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:28 am

EasternMagic wrote:I haven't had a ton of nice things to say about EP lately, but the dude had 8 assists and 2 turnovers in 23 minutes. Isaiah Thomas had 8 assists in 30.

Don’t be fooled be his annual fools gold like play. He’s a good backup but a bum as a starter.

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SOUL · Post #217 » by **SOUL** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:31 am

NavalAviator94 wrote:
EasternMagic wrote:I haven't had a ton of nice things to say about EP lately, but the dude had 8 assists and 2 turnovers in 23 minutes. Isaiah Thomas had 8 assists in 30.

Don’t be fooled be his annual fools gold like play. He’s a good backup but a bum as a starter.

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Has had basically the same stats the entire year :sleep2:

fendilim · Post #218 » by **fendilim** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:34 am

J the Drafter wrote:
ChosenSavior wrote:One thing I did notice is Elfrid barely played in the 2nd half and his minutes have been dropping for a while now. I think Elfrid doesn’t remain with us by Thursday.

I get that Elfrid is having a bad couple of months/year, but I don't see the benefit of trying to dump him. Trade him for a decent pick or something, sure, but he's typically been a good passer and driver. His shooting has started to show signs of life as well. Besides, WeHam declined Mario's option when Mario is playing poorly, and now the board is upset because he's playing well and he is likely to go elsewhere. Throwing away Payton seems like an overreaction by his detractors to a bad stretch of play.

True but like someone said a few days ago, Elfrid is the only player we drafted from the rebuild who we have invested the most time. So to say this might come back to haunt us may be a reach. The guy has gotten every opportunity possible. Guys like Tobias and Ola were like 3 years at most. elf for 4 years. I’d argue same with ag but he didnt get good minutes before last year. Elf has been like our starting pg ever since. And we’re even tried playing him off the bench just to motivate him...

If we can get a good value for elf, i wont regret it at all even if he becomes an allstar.

fendilim · Post #219 » by **fendilim** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:41 am

j-ragg wrote:
Def Swami wrote:Simmons is better than everyone on the Cavs not named LeBron.

Simmons for the Brooklyn pick do it WeHam.

heard they looking for proven vets too.

fendilim · Post #220 » by **fendilim** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 5:43 am

we should have given this game to lebron. damn it.