Game # 6 - Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers Game Night Open Thread
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 5:30 PM CST
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Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, Nov 7, 2008 6:30 PM CST
08/2009 NBA Preseason
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1-2 3-2
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.
Talk about the game here in the comments! They Auto-Refresh, bringing an awesome game night experience!
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It’s basketball time at the Q
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2 quick hits by the Pacers give them a 4-0 lead
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mo is quickly 0/2 and the Pacers lead by 6
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Finally Mo hits and the Cavs are on the board
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers coming out firing, 5/6 early
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
For the first time this year the Cavaliers look uninspired, trailing by 10
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes LeBron sick ability even fools the refs…LeBron called for a travel because it looked like it, it wasn’t.
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another turnover for the Cavs….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron, who is 28/31 from the line the past two games, misses his first chance tonight, but the Cavs are back within 2
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cavs back down by 8….Meanwhile, LeBron has yet to hit a 3 all season
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Brown cannot be happy…Cavs are being out hustled and out defended
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Worst quarter the Cavs have played all season….
29-20 Pacers after one
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mo Williams playing a strong game hits the 3 to give the Cavs the lead
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cavs 7/7 from the field
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Andy with a great pass to Z. Team is playing extremely well without James, a wonderful sight to see
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron back in the game and the Cavs level of play fizzles….Pacers on a 10-0 run
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two night ago LeBron did everything in the pain. So far tonight, everything for LeBron is outside.
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers have found it easy to get to the basket….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron 2/7 tonight, most of the misses from outside.
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cavs one and done on offense right now…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A real battle for the Cavaliers tonight as they struggle to fine some energy….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So much for the good feelings for LeBron at the line after missing twice
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers back out to a 3 point lead…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So which is the worse shot (as of right now), the Z hook or anything from the outside by LeBron?
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Granger has 21, and LeBron plays possibly his worst half after playing his best game on Wednesday…
At the Half — Pacers 48 – Cavs 43
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
All that, and the Cavaliers trail by only 5. Something tells me the defense will continue to stiffen and LeBron will get it going.
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s actually win a 3rd quarter
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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).
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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.
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Only the 2nd block for LBJ?
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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.
Fingers crossed, but breathing normally
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No doubt the Cavs are thinking more about their trip to Chicago…..Until that….James with authority….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s see if that changes the momentum
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another rebound for Indiana….egads
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another dunk and now the crowd is waking up…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron again…starting to take over a bit
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The crowd finally starting to get into the game.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Andy doing his best Vlade impression
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
For the Cavs I like Hickson…..
I think his longterm outlook is better….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cavs just can’t get closer than 4 or 5….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bsketball is still all about hustle and effort…Tonight the Pacers have much more of both
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron has let Granger kick his ass tonight
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anderson Varejao is a monster…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Walleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
for
threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anderson Varejao is leading the way….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Doesn’t it seem like Hibbert has 20 fouls?
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was that way at Georgetown too
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anderson Varejao having a huge night…..
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Good point….If they are going to be a championship team they need to be more consistent
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
First 3rd quarter the Cavs have “won” all year
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
+2 right?
It kept them in the game.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep….Now -20 for the year
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Both teams look to go over the century mark tonight…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pacers just will not go away
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MO WILLIAMS FOR THAAAAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pure talent beginning to overcome hustle and effort
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Everyone getting in on the act now….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
6 in double digits
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now James needs to hit his free throws…
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It’s getting a little chippy…and I like it
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
James dished out a little elbow….
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Really nice seeing someone else able to create for himself
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You are so right….Easily the best team the Cavs have had in a long time.
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LeBron for thaaaaaareeeeeeeeee
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Solid, solid game. They don’t win this game last year….
Now sweep the back-to-back
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 7, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
im happy
I’m really excited about this team guys…
If it werent for the cavs i would hate this city so much
by Manoovi on Nov 7, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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