Cavs +2

[williams22]

Yeah, I agree. I personally don't think the Cavs will win, but they are obviously the superior team here. I could understand if he said something like "Magic will roll here" or whatever. But saying Orlando is better than Cleveland, and actually believing it, is just plain ignorant.

Well said.

One thing to keep in mind today...
Last game Orlando doubled Shaq (yes, Howard can't handle him 1-on-1 even at his age) and dared Varejao and Hickson to shoot. Neither wanted to, but they were able to attack the rim with Lebron's help. Today, the Cavs have Jamison who should be able to make them pay for this strategy and they may have to play Shaq 1-on-1. This equates to more touches for Shaq, and more fouls for Howard. Man I'm just getting excited thinking about how much of a chess match this could be.

[ZBOIZ]

Lang on the CAVS!!

GL!

[whatsgood5]

Well said. One thing to keep in mind today... Last game Orlando doubled Shaq (yes, Howard can't handle him 1-on-1 even at his age) and dared Varejao and Hickson to shoot. Neither wanted to, but they were able to attack the rim with Lebron's help. Today, the Cavs have Jamison who should be able to make them pay for this strategy and they may have to play Shaq 1-on-1. This equates to more touches for Shaq, and more fouls for Howard. Man I'm just getting excited thinking about how much of a chess match this could be.

Oh for sure. Every game with Lebron in it is exciting, but this one should be much more exciting. If Dwight gets in foul trouble, then I like the Cavs chances today. Hopefully he can stay clean though.

[tltaylor89]

Lakers Cavs finals this year

[whatsgood5]

Lakers Cavs finals this year

That's what I think will happen. Definitely what I'm hoping for too, would be a great back and fourth series.

[pyro]

I think the Magic pull this one out today, taking Magic -2.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Cleveland is the better team but too many changes to play them today. Who the hell knows who will show up for Cleveland. Will Jamison play better today then he has in the last month (where he's sucking balls)? His shoulder may be more hurt than anyone really knows. Can he play defense on Rashard? Can MoWill and Shaq defend the pick and roll that is killing the team and allowing opposing teams to score 110+ points a game? Can AV play center when Shaq is out? Who will get minutes? Who will be cold sitting on the bench?

The biggest unknown is Mike Brown. He's a dam slug on the sidelines and gets out coached every night. Stan Van Dumbdy will outcoach him again I'm afraid this afternoon. Zero adjustment's, poor lineups, don't know how to work the refs, won't demand much from his players, don't know how to use timeout's, etc.

I'm a Cav fan but Orlando is the play today.

[whatsgood5]

I think the Magic pull this one out today, taking Magic -2.

Me too man, GL

[ngates815]

The thing that always scares me with Howard vs Big dominant down low centers, are his fouls. Howard could pick up 2 quick fouls early in the first and be limited to 10 1st half minutes compared to his normal 16-20 minutes in the half. Add in the fact that Lebron should be going at him, he could pick up a couple fouls there also.

If Howard gets in foul trouble it could spell doom for the Magic. But I think that's pretty obvious and everyone knows that. Without Howard I don't think Vince can carry the load on his shoulders.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Orlando guard play usually totally out performs Cleveland. Nelson had a horrible game in the last outing so I expect him to make up for it pretty big today. Howard rarely get's in foul trouble IN Orlando so don't expect him to be benched. I expect Orlando to employ a little Hack a Shaq to get him out of the game. I would love to see Cleveland pull out a W but I expect a double digit loss.

[constrictor]

cle 2h is the play now

[whatsgood5]

cle 2h is the play now

Looking pretty damn good so far

[whatsgood5]

Oh shit, wrong thread

[tltaylor89]

Let's go cavs

[whatsgood5]

Great game so far

[whatsgood5]

Magic really took over within the last six mins here, should be a great finish, three point game now

[tltaylor89]

Cavs give another game away

[whatsgood5]

Great win by the Magic, really helped out by Shaq and Jamisons foul trouble. Tough loss here taylor