Mac, need your insights on the Cavs' State of Affairs

**Enkhbat** · 05-10-24, 09:43 AM

Boston lost to Miami in game 2 and won 3 straight, that's what I expect in this series as well.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-10-24, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Enkhbat

Boston lost to Miami in game 2 and won 3 straight, that's what I expect in this series as well.

Miami was a Mash unit. They just didn't have the bodies. Cleveland should get Wade back, which will help immensely if he can give minutes. I keep hearing the media mention the Cavs are like the Heat. That's ridiculous. The Heat didn't have their best player in Butler. The Cavs have Mitchell, who has been the best player in this series. If the Cavs can win the rebounds and paint points, this series will flip.

Did you hear Jayson Tatum. He said... "The idea that we have a super team We didn't have the coach of the year. We didn't have an MVP. We only had 2 All Stars. To say we're a super team but we didn't get rewarded like we are."

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-11-24, 05:49 PM

Jarrett Allen was in shootaround. I'm still not sure if he'll play but if he does, I'm going big on Cavs.

**stevenash** · 05-11-24, 05:51 PM

Over 211.5

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-11-24, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Over 211.5

I don't think Allen will give it a go. DWade should play. No Allen, I like the over.

**stevenash** · 05-11-24, 07:17 PM

Allen (ribs) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Evan Dammarell of Right Down Euclid reports.

ANALYSIS

Allen has yet to see the court in the series against the Celtics, and he'll aim to be available for the Game 4 matchup on Monday. This means Evan Mobley will remain at center while Isaac Okoro should also remain in the starting lineup.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-11-24, 07:18 PM

Cavs Starting Lineup.

Darius Garland Donovan Mitchell Max Strus Isaac Okoro Evan Mobley

**stevenash** · 05-11-24, 07:38 PM

Tatum 30+ Points
+120 DK

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-11-24, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Tatum 30+ Points
+120 DK

33. Giddyup.

**stevenash** · 05-12-24, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

33. Giddyup.

That is what I call a 'little birdie' wager.

The little birdie in my head kept saying "Tatum is going to go off tonight. Tatum is going to go off tonight"

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-13-24, 01:04 PM

Donovan did not join shootaround today. He's dealing with a left calf strain in addition to a banged up knee. Him and Jarrett Allen are both game time decisions. I think Mitchell will play. I have no clue about Allen but if he doesn't in this series, the Cavs have no chance of winning this series IMO.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-13-24, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Donovan did not join shootaround today. He's dealing with a left calf strain in addition to a banged up knee. Him and Jarrett Allen are both game time decisions. I think Mitchell will play. I have no clue about Allen but if he doesn't in this series, the Cavs have no chance of winning this series IMO.

Reports were that Allen shot some this morning. Nice to see Wade back last game.

**Darkside Magick** · 05-13-24, 03:12 PM

Downtown at JACK Casino before I go to game

Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5 +320 vs Boston Celtics

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-13-24, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Downtown at JACK Casino before I go to game

Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5 +320 vs Boston Celtics

BOL Dark. I don't feel good about this one. Donovan has not tweeted "Let em Know" yet. That is a bad sign. He usually tweets before he suits up. Allen shot free throws before game 3 too. I don't think he's coming back. No Allen, No Mitchell... No chance. I'll check before game time. If they both play, I love this bet. Else, Boston in a gentlemen sweep.

**IBetYou** · 05-13-24, 04:39 PM

They can't sweep, they've already lost a game lol

**IBetYou** · 05-13-24, 04:40 PM

What a waste of time this series is. J.Brown said we aint here for the weather. I don't see them messing around, but you never know with these Celtic Africans.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-13-24, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

They can't sweep, they've already lost a game lol

Gentleman sweep is a term for losing 4-1

Doesn't look good as far as Mitchell playing. Bet accordingly.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-13-24, 05:06 PM

Mitchell is out. FUkkk

**IBetYou** · 05-13-24, 05:24 PM

Wow 4pts for one player. Shows what the books think of Garland/ Mobley.

**Darkside Magick** · 05-13-24, 05:32 PM

Inside the Fieldhouse.... Very Quiet in here....Homer gut say they still can win without Mitchell but.........

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-13-24, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Inside the Fieldhouse.... Very Quiet in here....Homer gut say they still can win without Mitchell but.........

The Cavs huge win over the Celtics in March... Donovan didn't play. Believeland!!

**stevenash** · 05-13-24, 05:48 PM

Total got hammered down to 204.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-13-24, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Inside the Fieldhouse.... Very Quiet in here....Homer gut say they still can win without Mitchell but.........

Enjoy the game. I put in a token play on Cavs +11.5.

The displacement on Mitchell is probably < the market thinks. Going to need a big effort from someone like Okoro/Wade/Merrill.

**stevenash** · 05-13-24, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Mitchell but.........

Garland and Straus have to step up, and so does Okoro.

**IBetYou** · 05-13-24, 05:56 PM

Okoro has had a great season. Much better 3pt shooter this year. They have guys that can step up, but they do need Garland to not shit the bed.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-13-24, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Inside the Fieldhouse.... Very Quiet in here....Homer gut say they still can win without Mitchell but.........

Up one! Bring it home, Dark.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-13-24, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

The Cavs huge win over the Celtics in March... Donovan didn't play. Believeland!!

Thx to Mac for the Cav updates. Got me a nice ATS winner.

**ThaTopMoron** · 05-13-24, 08:37 PM

thanks to LeVert and Strus scoring about what I expected and cash my little parlay with Boston -4

love it when a plan comes together

**Darkside Magick** · 05-13-24, 08:42 PM

Good Game... Cavs need a Small Forward.. May need to overhaul roster.. Back to. Casino.. I'll.be in Poker room

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-14-24, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Good Game... Cavs need a Small Forward.. May need to overhaul roster.. Back to. Casino.. I'll.be in Poker room

The Gm5 line is massive, +15.5.

Honestly, I'll give the Cavs another look. I like these teams that remove the big-names and are left with Blue Collar guys.

Wade can only get better coming back from injury. And Merrill is a deadeye shooter, getting more MIN.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-14-24, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Darkside Magick

Good Game... Cavs need a Small Forward.. May need to overhaul roster.. Back to. Casino.. I'll.be in Poker room

**Darkside Magick** · 05-15-24, 11:47 AM

Levert.. Donavan.. Allen (Probable)

**JIBBBY** · 05-15-24, 12:05 PM

Boston in a blowout tonight. Don't fear the -15 point line.

**stevenash** · 05-15-24, 01:40 PM

Unlikely to play Wednesday

May 15, 2024
Mitchell (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics, but he's not expected to play, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

ANALYSIS

Mitchell has been spectacular in the playoffs and averaged 35.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 41.0 minutes over his last six appearances. However, he picked up a left calf strain during Game 3 and was sidelined for Cleveland's Game 4 loss. If Mitchell is unavailable again, Caris LeVert (knee) would likely start next to Darius Garland in the backcourt, while Sam Merrill may see an increased role off the bench.

**JIBBBY** · 05-15-24, 02:50 PM