this is directly from cavs beat writer at shootaround
sweetjones55
SBR Hall of Famer
04-07-09
5257
#2
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."
Scared money don't make money
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THE PROFIT
SBR Posting Legend
11-27-09
17701
#3
They'll play 5 minutes. Thanks for the breaking news!
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ProfaneReality
SBR Hall of Famer
04-14-09
7607
#4
the profit, the next time one of your forecasts comes through...it will be the first time.
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ProfaneReality
SBR Hall of Famer
04-14-09
7607
#5
ill wager with anyone lebron plays 30+ minutes
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stealthyburrito
SBR Posting Legend
05-12-09
21562
#6
still wouldn't touch this one
what would be the incentive of lebron playing 30+ tonight?
dont say the scoring title
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rm18
SBR Posting Legend
09-20-05
22291
#7
coach of the year, keeping the Bulls out of the playoffs is the biggest factor. Raptors are a walkover with Bosh out.
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lakerboy
SBR Aristocracy
04-02-09
94379
#8
Originally posted by rm18
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
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stealthyburrito
SBR Posting Legend
05-12-09
21562
#9
yea i dont see how trying to avoid a first round matchup with the bulls is their motivating factor, dont create big matchup problems
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Kav
SBR MVP
02-25-09
3281
#10
cavs first quarter should be a good bet then.
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ProfaneReality
SBR Hall of Famer
04-14-09
7607
#11
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.
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williams22
Restricted User
09-19-08
6134
#12
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.
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THE PROFIT
SBR Posting Legend
11-27-09
17701
#13
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
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THE PROFIT
SBR Posting Legend
11-27-09
17701
#14
Originally posted by ProfaneReality
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!
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hels
SBR Hall of Famer
04-12-09
8767
#15
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?
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#16
Cavs would not be getting +2.5 if Lebron was playing 38 minutes
Stay away from this game
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KingKolzig
SBR Hall of Famer
02-02-10
5550
#17
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
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gshock1
SBR Hall of Famer
12-04-09
5366
#18
Originally posted by 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.
Is 80% effort enough to beat this Bulls team going at it 100%? Its really a toss up.
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ezmoney
SBR MVP
09-26-09
1564
#19
Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!
EZ
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Wilforth
Restricted User
05-10-08
16309
#20
Originally posted by ezmoney
Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!
EZ
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Danskeren
SBR Sharp
05-27-09
498
#21
Originally posted by ezmoney
Lebron was spotted drinking Sky vodka at 2 bars in Chicago last nite, take the BULLS -2!
EZ
Joking, right?
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rm18
SBR Posting Legend
09-20-05
22291
#22
Are you guys old enough to remember when Cleveland was -5.5 against Toronto, then played normal and won by like 15?
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ezmoney
SBR MVP
09-26-09
1564
#23
No joke, serious.
EZ
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sneak-a-peak
SBR MVP
11-07-09
1373
#24
Originally posted by ezmoney
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
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3PtShooter
SBR MVP
04-13-08
3936
#25
Lebron might want to take a shot at the scoring title....ya never know
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rvfrank
SBR High Roller
03-30-10
227
#26
Originally posted by ezmoney
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
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JC 420
SBR Wise Guy
04-07-10
544
#27
cavs @ the half should be the play....or cavs 1q
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ertl09
SBR MVP
12-10-07
1413
#28
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.
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williams22
Restricted User
09-19-08
6134
#29
Originally posted by 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.
We aren't talking about Kobe here.
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BernardMadoff
SBR Hall of Famer
12-12-09
6679
#30
There's a reason why this line hasnt moved.
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ertl09
SBR MVP
12-10-07
1413
#31
Originally posted by williams22
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.
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ezmoney
SBR MVP
09-26-09
1564
#32
RV Frank-doubting Thomas?
Originally posted by rvfrank
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
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Jonah
SBR MVP
10-21-09
4042
#33
Originally posted by ezmoney
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.
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THE HITMAN
SBR MVP
06-16-07
2393
#34
Line is a movin now.......+4 at Dimes
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anjaru
SBR Wise Guy
02-27-10
558
#35
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.