Game 19: Cavs vs Bulls - Fri, Dec 4, 8:00pm

Post #1 » by **Rise Against** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 2:08 am

[13-5]

[7-9]

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...................................................................................................................................................... Hickson #21 .................. O'Neal #33 ............................... James #23

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........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Williams #2 ......................... Parker #18

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....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rose #1 ......................................... Salmons #15

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...................................................................................................................................................... Gibson #22 ....................... Noah #13 ....................................... Deng #9

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_____________ Game Notes ____________

• One month ago, the Chicago Bulls took advantage of a Cleveland team still trying to fit Shaquille O'Neal into the mix. The Cavaliers are now more comfortable with O'Neal on the floor, and haven't lost many since. Cleveland, seeking its 11th win in 13 games, tries to avenge last month's loss to the Bulls on Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers (13-5) acquired O'Neal from Phoenix in the offseason hoping the 15-time All-Star could provide some muscle in the paint and help the franchise win an elusive title. Cleveland didn't get the early results it was looking for, opening with consecutive losses and falling to 3-3 with an 86-85 loss to Chicago on Nov. 5.

• The Cavs had a chance to beat the Bulls (7-9), but LeBron James lost the ball out of bounds on a layup attempt in the waning seconds. James, who finished with a game-high 25 points, thought there was sufficient contact by both Luol Deng and Joakim Noah to get a foul called, but the referees felt otherwise. Since that loss, the Cavs have gradually been able to get in sync. They defeated Phoenix 107-90 on Wednesday for their 10th win in 12 games.

• While the Cavs have shown improvement since the loss to the Bulls, Chicago hasn't enjoyed the same success since that meeting. The Bulls, 4-7 since beating Cleveland, snapped a five-game losing streak with Wednesday's 92-85 win over Detroit. The Bulls' win at Cleveland -- just their third in the last 12 meetings there -- is one of only two victories in their 10 road games this season. Chicago has been outscored by an average of 15.8 points in losing its last five away from the United Center.

• O'Neal finished with 12 points and nine rebounds in his third game back after sitting out six in mid-November due to a strained shoulder. Although the 37-year-old O'Neal is not the same offensive threat he was in his prime, he still makes his presence felt on the defensive end. Cleveland, which held the high-powered Suns to their lowest scoring output of the season, is allowing an average of 92.1 points in the 12 games O'Neal has played, compared to 98.8 when he sits out.

___________ Cavs Retro Intro! __________

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mcfly1204 · Post #2 » by **mcfly1204** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 5:07 pm

I've got a great idea for tonight, not "twin towers" lineup. One or the other, but never together. This should be a solid win for Cleveland.

mg · Post #3 » by mg » Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:14 pm

Cavaliers are finally starting to play some good ball. I think that Charlotte debacle was the wakeup call they needed.

The Cavs should win this one going away.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #4 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:33 pm

Nice job with the game threads Exile.

Payback time in this one. Bulls embarassed us on Nat'l TV a few weeks ago, time to return the favor.

bullski21 · Post #5 » by **bullski21** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 12:04 am

...wow the cavs forums are really intense...got a lot goin on............ :lol:

I'm expecting the Bulls to lose but lets hope its close till the end for the sake of entertainment

Good Luck..(like ull need it)

Post #6 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:20 am

Benedict_Boozer wrote:Nice job with the game threads Exile.

Payback time in this one. Bulls embarassed us on Nat'l TV a few weeks ago, time to return the favor.

Thanks.

So far, turnovers and defense could use some improvement.

Post #7 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:29 am

Taj Gibson is really killing us with his jumper.

Post #8 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:34 am

Decent first 12 minutes.. Up by 5. Just need to play better defense.. Chicago is making everything from 12-15 feet, but their offense looks awful.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #9 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:43 am

Cavs need to pick up the intensity

Benedict_Boozer · Post #10 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:51 am

Bulls are playing us tough. Their guys don't back down

Post #11 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:53 am

LeBron is the only one who looks good for us.

Post #12 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 1:57 am

Nice post move for the dunk by Shaq.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #13 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:00 am

Yeah the rest of the team needs to pick up the intensity. Seems like every time we get up 5 the Bulls come back

Post #14 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:08 am

All these turnovers are frustrating as hell.

prekazi · Post #15 » by **prekazi** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:09 am

Getting owned by Chicago every single time is getting embarrasing.

From now on I'm not going to watch the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #16 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:12 am

CLE has 11 turnovers CHI has 1.

That's the only reason this game is so close.

prekazi · Post #17 » by **prekazi** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:35 am

What a great FT shooting team.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #18 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:49 am

Finally we start to pull away. Need to put the Bulls away now so Lebron can rest to start the 4th.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #19 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:54 am

Game over. CLE turned up the D and CHI couldn't match the intensity.

Nice leadership by Lebron to amp up the D in the 3rd qtr

Post #20 » by **Rise Against** » Sat Dec 5, 2009 2:57 am

Now this is Cavaliers basketball.. LeBron gets his 10th assists as Hickson gets an and 1.