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Game # 6 - Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers Game Night Open Thread

Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, Nov 7, 2008 6:30 PM CST


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November 5th, 2008
Cleveland, OH
7:30 PM est
Radio - WTAM / TV - FSN HD
Probable starters:
T.J. Ford PG Mo Williams
Marquis Daniels SG Delonte West
Danny Granger SF LeBron James
Troy Murphy PF Ben Wallace
Jeff Foster C Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Everything came together nicely two nights ago for the Wine and Gold as they dispatched of the Chicago Bulls in the team's first intra-divsional game of the year.  Tonight the Indiana Pacers come to town, the front end of a back-to-back.  The team will fly to Chicago after the game for a rematch with the Bulls tomorrow night.

As for Indiana, the Cavaliers have definitely enjoyed the recent company of the Pacers having won 7 straight at the Q.  Overall the Cavaliers have won 11/12 in the series and haven't lost to Indy in Cleveland since 2004.

The Cavaliers will be looking for their thrid straigth win while the Pacers are coming off a 113-103 home loss to Phoenix.

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It’s basketball time at the Q

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions  

2 quick hits by the Pacers give them a 4-0 lead

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions  

Mo is quickly 0/2 and the Pacers lead by 6

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions  

Finally Mo hits and the Cavs are on the board

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions  

Pacers coming out firing, 5/6 early

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions  

For the first time this year the Cavaliers look uninspired, trailing by 10

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions  

Sometimes LeBron sick ability even fools the refs…LeBron called for a travel because it looked like it, it wasn’t.

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:52 PM CST reply actions  

Another turnover for the Cavs….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions  

Back within 4…..

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:57 PM CST reply actions  

LeBron, who is 28/31 from the line the past two games, misses his first chance tonight, but the Cavs are back within 2

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions  

Cavs back down by 8….Meanwhile, LeBron has yet to hit a 3 all season

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions  

Mike Brown cannot be happy…Cavs are being out hustled and out defended

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions  

Worst quarter the Cavs have played all season….

29-20 Pacers after one

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions  

Cavs come out with much better effort to start the 2nd quarter….

8-0 run with James on the bench has the Cavaliers back within one….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions  

Mo Williams playing a strong game hits the 3 to give the Cavs the lead

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions  

Cavs 7/7 from the field

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions  

Andy with a great pass to Z. Team is playing extremely well without James, a wonderful sight to see

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

LeBron back in the game and the Cavs level of play fizzles….Pacers on a 10-0 run

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions  

Two night ago LeBron did everything in the pain. So far tonight, everything for LeBron is outside.

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions  

Pacers have found it easy to get to the basket….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions  

LeBron 2/7 tonight, most of the misses from outside.

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions  

Cavs one and done on offense right now…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions  

A real battle for the Cavaliers tonight as they struggle to fine some energy….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions  

So much for the good feelings for LeBron at the line after missing twice

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions  

Pacers back out to a 3 point lead…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions  

So which is the worse shot (as of right now), the Z hook or anything from the outside by LeBron?

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions  

Both are hideous, but LeBron’s annoy me more because he proved Wednesday night that he is unstoppable in the paint…Back to his old bad habits

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Granger has 21, and LeBron plays possibly his worst half after playing his best game on Wednesday…

At the Half — Pacers 48 – Cavs 43

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions  

How bad are the Cavs playing???

The Pacers are out-rebounding the Cavaliers, something that few teams ever do, 28-18…pitiful

Cavs shooting 1/7 from behind the arc – Indiana is 6/16.

Cavs have ZERO fast break points, while the Pacers, who want to play a slow, 1/2 court game, have 11….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions  

All that, and the Cavaliers trail by only 5. Something tells me the defense will continue to stiffen and LeBron will get it going.

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Let’s actually win a 3rd quarter

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions  

A fairly uninspiring first half from the boys in wine and gold. It’s sad to look at our most productive time of the half was when our leader was on the bench (going on an 8-0 run and getting back in the game).

Seeing Wallace on the floor always seems to terrify me. We started the game incredibly slowly on the defensive end, and really began closing out much better after Ben was on the bench. I’d love to see him on the floor, being a productive part of the team, but all I can see is him hoisting up a hideous shot as the shot clock is winding down.

LeBron simply needs to get it in his head that he is going to create more for himself and for others, if he is moving toward the rim. Mo showed this on several occasions, and ironically enough, Boobie did as well. Let the people who were hired to shoot the outside shot, do so.

They really need to come out in the 3rd and show more signs of life than they have to any point in this game (which is going to be really hard being that it is the 3rd).

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions  

With that said…LeBron has to be making his case for the best in NBA history at taking the contact and still being able to finish.

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Only the 2nd block for LBJ?

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions  

Look at the constant movement the Pacers offense has. No matter who has the ball, every single person is moving to open space and stretching the floor. Completely different than the two main game that we only seem to run.

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by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions  

No doubt the Cavs are thinking more about their trip to Chicago…..Until that….James with authority….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

Let’s see if that changes the momentum

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

Another rebound for Indiana….egads

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

Another dunk and now the crowd is waking up…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions  

LeBron again…starting to take over a bit

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions  

Let’s see him keep the pressure on…get some more rebounds maybe

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions  

The crowd finally starting to get into the game.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions  

Andy doing his best Vlade impression

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions  

Hickson or Hibbert?

If Hibbert had been available, which would you have rather seen drafted? Pretty similar in style of play. Does it just come down to need.

I don’t seen Hibbert getting any more time than Hickson will this year, if he happened to be on the Cavs.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions  

For the Cavs I like Hickson…..

I think his longterm outlook is better….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Cavs just can’t get closer than 4 or 5….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

Bsketball is still all about hustle and effort…Tonight the Pacers have much more of both

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

LeBron has let Granger kick his ass tonight

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Andy bringing the energy.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Anderson Varejao is a monster…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Walleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

for

threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

Anderson Varejao is leading the way….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

exactly why I wish he was with the team all last year.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Doesn’t it seem like Hibbert has 20 fouls?

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

Was that way at Georgetown too

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

I guess I forgot about he and Oden going toe to toe.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Now LeBron hitting….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

Anderson Varejao having a huge night…..

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions  

Chance for a career high in points…if he gets the 1

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions  

really nice to see the free ones going down with more regularity

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions  

Good point….If they are going to be a championship team they need to be more consistent

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions  

First 3rd quarter the Cavs have “won” all year

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions  

+2 right?

It kept them in the game.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep….Now -20 for the year

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions  

That might be the most important number to keep track of as the season goes on.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Both teams look to go over the century mark tonight…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions  

Little English on the FT

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions  

Pacers just will not go away

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

MO WILLIAMS FOR THAAAAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions  

Pure talent beginning to overcome hustle and effort

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

It’s crazy to see how evenly dispersed the scoring has been for the Cavs tonight

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions  

Everyone getting in on the act now….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

6 in double digits

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions  

31-19 4th quarter

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions  

Now James needs to hit his free throws…

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions  

Someone just shouted out…“Automatic” when that first one was in the air.

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions  

It’s getting a little chippy…and I like it

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions  

James dished out a little elbow….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions  

Really nice seeing someone else able to create for himself

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

You are so right….Easily the best team the Cavs have had in a long time.

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

LeBron for thaaaaaareeeeeeeeee

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions  

WHAT A BLOCK!

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions  

What a game….

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions  

THAT is how you close out a game!

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions  

Browns need to take notes

by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Solid, solid game. They don’t win this game last year….

Now sweep the back-to-back

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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions  

im happy

I’m really excited about this team guys…

If it werent for the cavs i would hate this city so much

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