Game 2 | Cavs vs. Bulls | Nov 2nd 2012 | 8:00pm ET

[Rise Against]

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...................................... PF: C: SF: ..........
.............................................................................................................................................. Thompson #13 ....... Varejao #17 .................................... Gee #33

.............................................................................................................................................................. PG: SG:
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Irving #2 ............................................. Waiters #3










................................................................................................................................................................... PG: SG:
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Hinrich #12 ............................... Hamilton #32

......... PF: C: SF:
............................................................................................................................................................ Boozer #5 ........................ Noah #13 .................................. Deng #9



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_____________ Key Matchups ____________


vs.

• Both have messy hair, both play the same type of style, both had great first games.
• Who will have more of an impact on both ends of the floor?
• Who will get outrebounded?

vs.

• Disregard Hinrich in a Hawks uniform.
• Kyrie played poorly against the Bulls during the preseason. A lot of that had to do with Hinrich's defense. (Perhaps Kyrie just didn't give a rat's ass since the game didn't matter then.)
• How will Uncle Drew perform against one of the best defensive teams in the league?







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* If you haven't seen part 2 of Uncle Drew, you should check it out. Here is the video.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLyvkBifQ3w[/youtube]







How do you guys feel about this game? Confident? Concerned?



This is going to be the first night of a back to back. It will be interesting to see how the rookies adapt.

[SaiCLE]

I predict this game will be extremely slow paced, The Cavaliers always struggle against the Bulls defense. If we can't get a surprise win, then let's go out swinging lol. Also can Dion keep up with a veteran Rip Hamilton? And can Tristan hold his own against Bulls front line?

[kiwibrindle]

I'm looking forward to tonight's game. Nothing like having electricity again.

Go Cavs!

[mcfly1204]

I'm looking forward to tonight's game. Nothing like having electricity again.

Go Cavs!

I think someone is in for a disappointing night...

[DelontesLip]

Spurs-OKC is going to be a good game though tonight

[B Mac]

Im working on getting tickets to get to this game with a couple of buddies. I'll be there one way or the other, but am hoping I can snag a good deal.

[Dupp]

I'm not really confident but I think we could win. Our bad players are real bad and I think the bulls defense will expose that. Itll take a really good game from a few of our guys to get the w. Thompson and Andy have to outplay boozer and Noah in order for us to win. We need our bench to provide some offense as well. Also less Walton.

The game has always been about and always will be about getting buckets. Go cavs!

[gflem]

I didnt know till the end it was Kevin Love. It looked like a few people knew it was Kyrie. Should be an interesting game with the Bulls, I will be watching Dion closely to see how he handles all the picks and movement from Rip.

[khufure]

Bulls fan trolling your thread. Love the uncle drew 2 vid, thanks! I like watching your team play, you guys got some good talent especially at the 1. I have to use league pass so I might get the Cleveland announcers again. Your announcers call an enjoyable game, not quite as trolley as the Bulls ones. Hoping for a good game and nobody getting hurt. l8

[TheOUTLAW]

unfortunately, I still don't think we quite know how to win games against good teams. That said, I'm not really impressed by the Bulls right now. It ought to be interesting trying to figure out where they go for points if this game stays close.

[DelontesLip]

Our bench scares me here.

But this is a game I really want Cleveland to win

[SaiCLE]

Our bench scares me here.

But this is a game I really want Cleveland to win

^ this.

[Nirvana]

We need one of Dion/Kyrie on the floor at all times or else we're never going to score.

[DelontesLip]

There is going to be a woman officiating tonight: Lauren Holtcamp

[LoveThemCavs]

Our bench scares me here.

But this is a game I really want Cleveland to win

The Bulls bench is not too good either. Their game against the Kings was similar to our game against the Wizards. While our bench coughed up an 18 point lead, the Bulls bench squandered a 14 point lead.

[LoveThemCavs]

Bulls have won 7 in a row against the Cavaliers, so hopefully that streak gets stopped tonight. Need to take care of the basketball a little better than last game(21 turnovers). Also need Varejao/Thompson/Zeller to play well against Noah/Boozer/Gibson. I think we'll do alright in that match up. The one that worries me most is Deng against Gee/Miles. Kyrie obviously has a big edge against Hinrich. Dion I'm anxious to see how he holds up against Rip Hamilton especially on defense. Lastly, I hope to not see Walton on the court at all.

[Dupp]

^ Agreed, NO WALTON!!!

The bulls have lost a few key guys from their bench. That was one of their biggest strengths last year. Will be intresting to see how they go without as good a bench. Oh and of course without rose. I think they are probably a player or trade away (with rose) from being real big contenders against the other big 3.

[LoveThemCavs]

Well it's a tough situation when you find yourself down 7 points and you haven't even taken a shot yet. But good job overall trying to push back into it. Bulls getting too many easy shots in transition.

[Dupp]

Walton in and we've turned it over a million times already.

[LoveThemCavs]

9 turnovers after the first quarter. The Bulls are shooting 75 percent after the first. There is only one response anyone with a pair would do after a bit. They go up for a dunk, you put them on their rear end. Make them earn it atleast.