Game 31: Cavs @ Heat - Tue, Dec 30, 7:30pm

LoveThemCavs · Post #1 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:17 am

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat
Game Date: Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Game Time: 7:30 P.M. ET
Location: American Airlines Arena
TV: FOX Sports Ohio HD, NBATV
Radio: WTAM 1100

Cleveland (26-4)
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 7.2
Assists - LeBron James 6.4
FG% - Zydrunas Ilgauskas 51.5
FT% - Mo Williams 96.0
3PT% - Delonte West 38.8
Blocks - Ben Wallace 1.7
Steals - LeBron James 2.0

The Cavaliers are the first NBA team to start 16-0 at home since Chicago and Orlando both turned the trick in 1995-96. The Bulls won their first 37 home games, while the Magic ripped off 33 straight. ... F LeBron James had 20 points at halftime and finished with 33. The King had 11 in the fourth quarter. ... G Mo Williams is averaging 21.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game over his last four. ... F-C Ben Wallace equaled his season-high with 14 rebounds. He also had three blocks. ... F Anderson Varejao registered his fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. ... The Cavs have outrebounded 13 of 16 opponents at home this season. ... Cleveland has won the rebound margin in 24 of 30 games this season.

Probable Lineups
Miami (16-13)
PG- Mario Chalmers
SG- Dwayne Wade
SF- Shawn Marion
PF- Udonis Haslem
C- Joel Anthony

Heat Team Leaders
Scoring - Dwyane Wade 28.9
Rebounds - Shawn Marion 9.2
Assists - Dwyane Wade 6.9
FG% - Udonis Haslem 51.5
FT% - Michael Beasley 76.0
3PT% - Chris Quinn 43.6
Blocks - Joel Anthony 1.7
Steals - Dwyane Wade 2.2

The Heat had their four-game win streak halted with Sunday's loss to Cleveland. ... G Dwyane Wade shot 3-of-11 in the first half for nine points, but found his rhythm with a 14-point third quarter and finished with 29. ... F Shawn Marion has averaged 7.0 points and 12.0 rebounds in his last three games. ... The Heat shot 7-of-20 in the fourth quarter with five turnovers. ... After dominating the boards in the first half, 30-21, the Heat were outrebounded 25-13 in the second half. ... Rookie G Mario Chalmers suffered a hamstring strain, but expects to play Tuesday.

Last Meeting: December 28, 2008 - @Cleveland 93, Miami 86

Post #2 » by **Rise Against** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:48 am

prekazi · Post #3 » by **prekazi** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:55 am

I don't want to see titles like : "Wade, Heat spoiled LeBron's Party"

Let's pay tribute to the King with a win!

L&H_05 · Post #4 » by **L&H_05** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:19 am

The worst part about playing a game in Miami is their horrible ass PA announcer...

Stannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd uppppppppppppppppp........... and make some noooooooooooooooooooooooise......... for yourrrrrr.................. Miamiiiiiii ...........HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAT

Most. Annoying. Guy. Ever

Post #5 » by **B Mac** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:57 pm

DOS MINUTOS!!!!

prekazi · Post #6 » by **prekazi** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:30 pm

hahahahahha

LoveThemCavs · Post #7 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:03 pm

Has anyone noticed Z favoring his foot since coming back from that ankle sprain? He seems hesitant to shoot and isn't putting up as many attempts since that Denver game where he returned. Maybe I'm' just over-reacting, but we need more out of him with a tougher schedule coming up in January.

Notorious23 · Post #8 » by **Notorious23** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:11 pm

Went to the game on Sunday against the Heat and happen to be in Miami today and got tickets. Can't wait to see the contrast. If the refs don't favor the heat for 3 quarters like they did at our house this is a blowout.

Post #9 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:59 pm

More importantly, the Cavs need to make some shots. The only people that played ever decently in that game were LeBron and Mo. If someone is making shots, the Heat won't be able to overplay LeBron as dramatically as they did.

Niko23 · Post #10 » by **Niko23** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:19 pm

Hope we blow them out by 100 to silence Heat flakes errr fans

LoveThemCavs · Post #11 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:41 pm

Notorious23 wrote:Went to the game on Sunday against the Heat and happen to be in Miami today and got tickets. Can't wait to see the contrast. If the refs don't favor the heat for 3 quarters like they did at our house this is a blowout.

Heat fans are saying the same thing about the refs. The Heat played a good game on Sunday and had reason to feel they could have won. The Cavs had poor ball movement and were about even in rebounding with this smallish group. Fix those things and the Cavs are in good shape. It wasn't the refs that weren't boxing out, missing three's, and breaking down on defense until the fourth.

witnessmoboobie · Post #12 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:10 am

I want to see the Cavs play a complete game tonight. Be aggressive, smart, and take care of the ball from the opening tip until the end. When they do this I don't think anyone can beat them. I have been saying it over and over and I will continue until they actually do it.

witnessmoboobie · Post #13 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:54 am

Im blacked out, any updates, I hate watching it on gamecast

Post #14 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:59 am

Cavs are flat so far. They really aren't moving much on offense and other than LeBrons layup they really haven't been going to the basket much.

I still marvel at the foul calls that Wade gets.

LoveThemCavs · Post #15 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:02 am

It's almost like a replay of the last game with Miami. The offense isn't moving the ball much, Miami getting the loose balls. A bad start for us, but you got to give them some credit for it. Hopefully the Cavs can mount a run to end the first here. Down 8 with 2:46 left in the quarter.

Post #16 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:03 am

Wade just fouled Sasha at the rim but of course there was no call.

Post #17 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:06 am

OMG, unless Hickson was in the restricted zone that was a terrible call.

Niko23 · Post #18 » by **Niko23** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:11 am

Heats aggressive play is the story of the 1st quarter......which is expected of a team at home which is looking for "Revenge". Cavs will counter strategize on defense and will win by 20.......you heard it hear first

Gordon Bombay · Post #19 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:12 am

ehh could have been worse that quarter...good finish

LoveThemCavs · Post #20 » by **LoveThemCavs** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:12 am

It could have been worse than down 7 after one. The Heat are just being more aggressive than we are right now. That's why they are getting the calls. Lost the rebounding battle in that quarter by 4 too. Cavs are going to have to get more aggressive on offense to win.