Lebron and all starters to play tonight

[ProfaneReality]

not resting as reported.

this is directly from cavs beat writer at shootaround

[sweetjones55]

Yes they will all play but how much is the question?

"If LeBron plays, we have a better chance of winning," coach Mike Brown said, adding that he sees Friday as the more likely day to seriously limit his starters' minutes. "But I'm not going to compromise any of my guys just to get a win."

[THE PROFIT]

They'll play 5 minutes. Thanks for the breaking news!

[ProfaneReality]

the profit, the next time one of your forecasts comes through...it will be the first time.

[ProfaneReality]

ill wager with anyone lebron plays 30+ minutes

[stealthyburrito]

still wouldn't touch this one

what would be the incentive of lebron playing 30+ tonight?

dont say the scoring title

[rm18]

coach of the year, keeping the Bulls out of the playoffs is the biggest factor. Raptors are a walkover with Bosh out.

[lakerboy]

coach of the year, keeping the Bulls out of the playoffs is the biggest factor. Raptors are a walkover with Bosh out.

yes but chicago isnt a team the cavs would have much trouble with

[stealthyburrito]

yea i dont see how trying to avoid a first round matchup with the bulls is their motivating factor, dont create big matchup problems

[Kav]

cavs first quarter should be a good bet then.

[ProfaneReality]

this has nothing to do with who to bet... im just saying previous reports were that lebron would sit....and he's not. the end.

[williams22]

Lebron (and all starters) are playing tonight and many will get tomorrow off. While I don't think the Cavs are exactly scared of the Bulls, they probably prefer the Raptors make the playoffs. The Raptors don't play any defense and the Cavs can dominate them as they wish.

That being said, I doubt anyone on Cleveland goes anymore than 80% effort tonight.

[THE PROFIT]

All you're newsflash is saying is he will start. No doubt, he will start. But will not play long. That's what has been reported all along. Starters always start, hence the word start in starter

[THE PROFIT]

the profit, the next time one of your forecasts comes through...it will be the first time.

I dont know what this means or is even supposed to imply, but good luck!

[hels]

Didn't Lebron play 37 minutes against the Raptors???? We were all questionning how many minutes he would be getting then too.

I think the cavs will want to win this as it may be a 1st round opponent. If they 'let' the bulls win it will give chicago some unneeded confidence so why not blow them away tonight?

[jjgold]

Cavs would not be getting +2.5 if Lebron was playing 38 minutes

Stay away from this game

[KingKolzig]

with Bosh out for weeks the Raptors look like an ez 4-0 series for the Cavs, while the bulls could hang around and win a game, maybe even 2...........i bet they try and beat the bulls tonight and give lebron the next game off

[gshock1]

Lebron (and all starters) are playing tonight and many will get tomorrow off. While I don't think the Cavs are exactly scared of the Bulls, they probably prefer the Raptors make the playoffs. The Raptors don't play any defense and the Cavs can dominate them as they wish.

That being said, I doubt anyone on Cleveland goes anymore than 80% effort tonight.

Is 80% effort enough to beat this Bulls team going at it 100%? Its really a toss up.

[ezmoney]

Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!

EZ

[Wilforth]

Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!

EZ

[Danskeren]

Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!

EZ

Joking, right?

[rm18]

Are you guys old enough to remember when Cleveland was -5.5 against Toronto, then played normal and won by like 15?

[ezmoney]

No joke, serious.

EZ

[sneak-a-peak]

Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!

EZ

Hmmm gosh I guess it would not be a shock but I really don't know how true that is.

I know a cool chic that bar tends at one of the clubs in downtown Cleveland and she told me he NEVER drinks. She said he just hangs out and drinks coke and will throw down $20 every time he gets one. She also says the friends he brings are thugs and get trashed and don't tip at all. lol

[3PtShooter]

Lebron might want to take a shot at the scoring title....ya never know

[rvfrank]

No joke, serious.

EZ

Can you please cite your sources please, well I kind of do believe you I would rather see that myself I dunno

[JC 420]

cavs @ the half should be the play....or cavs 1q

[ertl09]

Let Lebron try and get the scoring title. Let him play selfish and not as a team, the more selfish he is the better chance Bulls have winning.

[williams22]

Let Lebron try and get the scoring title. Let him play selfish and not as a team, the more selfish he is the better chance Bulls have winning.

We aren't talking about Kobe here.

[BernardMadoff]

There's a reason why this line hasnt moved.

[ertl09]

We aren't talking about Kobe here.

oh my bad

Lebron is nothing like Kobe but if he is going for the title then let him shoot, if he's having an off night hten Bulls win.

[ezmoney]

RV Frank-doubting Thomas?

Can you please cite your sources please, well I kind of do believe you I would rather see that myself I dunno

I heard this on the news in Chicago on sports radio, one of the bars is called the District Bar. (You can call to verify.)

I was NOT there, but I lost a small fortune on the PACERS last night, try to get some back!

EZ

[Jonah]

Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!

EZ

I'm disappointed in his choice of Vodka. Real disappointed.

[THE HITMAN]

Line is a movin now.......+4 at Dimes

[anjaru]

Line at +5 on bookmaker. That's why we WAIT to make declarations on starting lineups. Those of you who took CLE +2.5 are royally fuct.