CAVS are gonna be hard to beat –

[Ratzz]

I'd have to agree Ratzz..they are certainly rounding into form...they are clearly not the same team they were back in early November..the effort on the glass and the defensive end is almost like night and day compared to 4 weeks ago....they are on a roll and Lebron is the main reason...

i think they all bought in... which is pretty easy, when one sees that coming back from double-digits
is a reality and not a fluke. Waiters is on fire, that was a sped-bump not long ago. The more guys buy in..
the harder they are to defend- as the ball can go to anyone.. Thompson and Waiters getting looks and pts..
it cuts into personal stats of the Big 3.. but that is the point.

If Waiters continuers to grow, as well as Thompson..
there are now 4-5 solid options.. at most points in the game.

Lebron did a great job of selling defense. Going into tonight's game
the win streak has an average of 106-90 pts. per game.

a 16 Pt. margin of victory over 2.5 weeks is progress to say the least.

**more guys buying in 100% = LESS minutes for the Big 3 = rest and

*** coming back on bad teams is one thing.. Coming back on good teams is another.
Sends strong message to all the members of the Cavs.

"Team work. Share the ball. Don't give up. We can do it."

[Ratzz]

going into tonight the Toronto Raptors has WON 38 consecutive games.. WHEN Leading after 3 Quarters.

that streak is now over.

Toronto help a 88-81 Pt lead over Cleveland. (7 pts)

[Ratzz]

MEMPHIS 12/21

if the Cavs maintain the recipe where Lebron starts the game
at the PG...

they are a tough matchup for most teams..

Lebron at Halftime had 9 pts. and 9 ASSISTS
that is a complete approach. wow

every gets touches in the 1H except LBJ
• which leads to scoring
• every doing well stat-wise (so actively engaged in game)
• if every shoots.. the opposing D gets tired out
• easier scoring in the 2H, and Lebron lights the tree and gets his own

i know Randolph out, but Cavs win anyways with him in

Go Lebron

[Ratzz]

looks like it took HALF a season,.. but CAVS managed to dial it in...

the trades that went down.. really are kicking in..
• balanced scoring (inside and outside)
• dominating 3-point Range ...
• dominating the glass...
• great ball movement..
• 5 starters in Double figures.. every game. (since together)

could be CAVS and ATL in the East at the end.. let's see

[riskyProps]

I think the Cavs will start rolling for a bit. May be a good idea to get on the train while it's leaving the station.

[Ratzz]

I'd have to agree Ratzz..they are certainly rounding into form...they are clearly not the same team they were back in early November..the effort on the glass and the defensive end is almost like night and day compared to 4 weeks ago....they are on a roll and Lebron is the main reason...

yep to that Menses, they are a nightmares on the boards..
i think this is like 5-6 games on a row where they have more OR's, DR's and overall Rebs

hard to beat that.

pepper in JR Smith 3 -Pt shooting in addition to what they already had,,, always danger of a Mozgov alley-oop

spreard opposing D so much, tires them out, by 4th Qtr, they are pooped.

should be interesting to see how they develop and round into a team, i can tell the Smith And Lebron
enjoy each other as people, personalities fit

it spreads the D

[Menses]

yep to that Menses, they are a nightmares on the boards..
i think this is like 5-6 games on a row where they have more OR's, DR's and overall Rebs

hard to beat that.

pepper in JR Smith 3 -Pt shooting in addition to what they already had,,, always danger of a Mozgov alley-oop

spreard opposing D so much, tires them out, by 4th Qtr, they are pooped.

should be interesting to see how they develop and round into a team, i can tell the Smith And Lebron
enjoy each other as people, personalities fit

it spreads the D

Mozgov and Thompson are a nightmare on the boards...the amount of spacing those two create is creating havoc in most of the games I have seen since the trade...Perkins fouled out and was clearly frustrated the entire game...Thompson on average is grabbing 5 or 6 Offensive boards a game...which is usually going to end up in a Love/JR Smith/Lebron 3......And I have no clue who this JR Smith is...lol..should be an interesting 2nd half of the season....Is Blatt still going to get fired? LOL

[Ratzz]

Mozgov and Thompson are a nightmare on the boards...the amount of spacing those two create is creating havoc in most of the games I have seen since the trade...Perkins fouled out and was clearly frustrated the entire game...Thompson on average is grabbing 5 or 6 Offensive boards a game...which is usually going to end up in a Love/JR Smith/Lebron 3......And I have no clue who this JR Smith is...lol..should be an interesting 2nd half of the season....Is Blatt still going to get fired? LOL

this was odd, because they were cleanly out rebounded by Detroit and still won handily.

this bunch is coming together, even when some are totally off, JR SMITH was 2-11, and Love was 3-11
when two starters combine to miss 17-shots, a team usually loses

Cleveland also only had TWO in Double-Figures, Detroit had SIX in DOUBLE-FIGURES

wild

[44 Mag]

The Cav's balls are 2 psi below league rules.

[Menses]

this was odd, because they were cleanly out rebounded by Detroit and still won handily.

this bunch is coming together, even when some are totally off, JR SMITH was 2-11, and Love was 3-11
when two starters combine to miss 17-shots, a team usually loses

Cleveland also only had TWO in Double-Figures, Detroit had SIX in DOUBLE-FIGURES

wild

I noticed this...strange how despite how poorly they shot the ball...Cavs still won...Pistons may be still in shock over Jennings I guess...

[Ratzz]

saw same tonight.. Cavs always seem to win 2 big battles..

usually it's rebounding.. and another major factor in a game

tonight it was its FG%, and 3-Pt shots..

last 7 opponents have not hit over 43%

Defense MUCH improved.

Cavs II (The Sequel) looks pretty good. 1-9 since Lebron came back

[Seto]

I'll say one thing - they made some solid moves and did improve this team.

Also Irving seems to be rounding into his 2012/13 form. It might just be me but I feel he took a step back last year after being one of the up and coming guys in this league the previous year. I think his numbers were similar but it goes beyond that sometimes.

I'm still not high on them despite all that though. We'll see what happens. They have had an easy-ish schedule lately.

[Ratzz]

I'll say one thing - they made some solid moves and did improve this team.

Also Irving seems to be rounding into his 2012/13 form. It might just be me but I feel he took a step back last year after being one of the up and coming guys in this league the previous year. I think his numbers were similar but it goes beyond that sometimes.

I'm still not high on them despite all that though. We'll see what happens. They have had an easy-ish schedule lately.

that 'D' is still looking markedly improved than it was 3 weeks ago.
Kyrie is a very serious talent.

Lebron and Kyrie could be the next MJ and Pippen.
they have the pieces around them. they look difficult to beat,

and i agree, that the moves they made were all pretty spot on.
Some in the media were quick to trash the Mozgov trade, but that guy
is playing GREAT. Yikes.

He loves it there. Perfect fit. He is playing better than he was in Denver, and really
his body is so big. hard to get around. Very good Rebs. Good blocks..
good all around, faster than Varejao..

my prob with Varejao, was that he was too effeminate.
Arms thin, Girly long hair.. do not think Basketball players should have long hair.
It slows down head turning speed. Just a hair, but that's enough, always
bouncing the other way, i f i were a coach, i would tell guys "babe hair is out"

[Ratzz]

what is happening to this team..!? absolutely clobbered the Clippers

they keep improving game to game..
people used to talk about Lebron playing too many minutes..

has not played over 36 minutes.. in like 7 games..
mostly can sit out the entire 4th it seems.

[Ratzz]

Cavs improving by the game..

Lebron barely plays over 30 minutes now..

only 25 tonite vs WAS

should be well rested for the playoffs

[Walulu]

With you Ratzz; tonight was ridic. Be interesting to see what happens with Love after season though.

[mlb]

they just waxed Washington and are still putting it on em ... this team is legit..... I think....

[Ratzz]

With you Ratzz; tonight was ridic. Be interesting to see what happens with Love after season though.

he won't split.. he will find his place.. i am sure that the high of the playoffs will make him go back to that girl.

they just waxed Washington and are still putting it on em ... this team is legit..... I think....

these guys ARE legitimate for sure.. they wax people and rest the starters in the 4th.
It's like their routine.

they are really hard to guard.

[Menses]

Cavs improving by the game..

Lebron barely plays over 30 minutes now..

only 25 tonite vs WAS

should be well rested for the playoffs

This is the scary part...if the Cavs can win games on the road against 500 competition with Lebron playing those kinds of minutes...it does not bode well for other teams come playoff time...especially Chicago who will be of courses gassed by the time April rolls around..

[Ratzz]

This is the scary part...if the Cavs can win games on the road against 500 competition with Lebron playing those kinds of minutes...it does not bode well for other teams come playoff time...especially Chicago who will be of courses gassed by the time April rolls around..

most teams really need to use their starters to win...
Gasol is very talented.. but will be gassed by the playoffs as you predict
hard to heart Cavs AND lose the battle on the boards.

Mozgov is too big and heavy for Gasol.. will wear him out.

[Ratzz]

Cavs.

never quit tonite vs. the Spurs..

down 10 pts with under 4:00 left.

wow.

IN San Antonio.

Kodus

[waste1]

this could have easily been the play off cs game 6...wow what a fcking good game

[Ratzz]

this could have easily been the play off cs game 6...wow what a fcking good game

killer.

LeBron made the right move... he's LeBron.. and Kyrie... is.. well.. Kyrie i guess.

WHAT A PLAYER THIS CAT IS TURNING OUT TO BE, YIKES!

[jsmithj88]

i actually think this is a bad game for the cavs
they let the spurs shoot 56% !!!
kyrie had to drop 57 points and they barely won ............

i didnt watch the game, but is love looking more and more like a mistake?
he doesnt seem to impact the game at all
seems like mozgov is the better acquisition than love
mozgov is consistantly doing something every game
i would think ryan anderson would be a better fit than love?

[Mac4Lyfe]

Love fukking sucks. He disappears every 4th quarter and can't be counted on down the stretch.

[Aye J Mac]

Cavs nation 4 life

[Ratzz]

i actually think this is a bad game for the cavs
they let the spurs shoot 56% !!!
kyrie had to drop 57 points and they barely won ............

i didnt watch the game, but is love looking more and more like a mistake?
he doesnt seem to impact the game at all
seems like mozgov is the better acquisition than love
mozgov is consistantly doing something every game
i would think ryan anderson would be a better fit than love?

so, Cavs win IN San Antonio, down 9 pts with 3:05 left
and it was a bad game for Cleveland.

Right. so that's why they all hung their heads and walked off the court
without doing or saying anything.

Love fukking sucks. He disappears every 4th quarter and can't be counted on down the stretch.

Love is great. He just happens to be the THIRD BEST player on that team.
$1M is a lot of money, until somebody offers you $5M instead... or $10M

everything is relative to what is close to it.

Cavs nation 4 life

yep. Go Cavs. !!

[garygroundwork]

Cavs looking good for east

[Ratzz]

Cavs looking good for east

i think so, they seem to be getting better as they go. YIKES!

[FlyinAir]

Agree

[YouHave2outs]

12:1 good odds to bet Chicago to win East. i got a little on that.