Game # 7 - Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 6, 2009 6:15 PM CST
in 2009 Game Day Thread
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Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks, Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM CST
| 2009/2010 NBA Regular Season | ||
|---|---|---|
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VS |  |
| 1-4 | 3-3 | |
| November 6, 2009 | ||
| Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | ||
| 8:00 PM | ||
| Radio - WTAM 1100 / TV - ESPN HD / FSOhio | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Chris Duhon | PG | Mo Williams |
| Larry Hughes | SG | Anthony Parker |
| Danilo Galinari | SF | LeBron James |
| Wilson Chandler | PF | Anderson Varejao |
| David Lee | C | Shaquille O'Neal |
Cavaliers vs Knicks coverage; Cavaliers vs Knicks preview; Posting and Toasting
- Tonight, the Cavaliers will take on the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Cleveland has won five consecutive games against NewYork, including the last three on the road. In this span, the Cavs have outscored the Knicks by an average margin of 112.2-96.6while shooting .492 from the field compared to .423 from the Knicks. The team has also controlled the paint, 42.8-34.8.
- In 10 career games at the Garden, LeBron James has averaged 30.1 points on .469 shooting, including .455 from behind the arc,5.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.3 steals. Since 2005-06, James has averaged 35.6 ppg, which ranks 2nd (K. Bryant - 46.7) in theleague for visiting opponents scoring (min. of three games). (STATS, Inc.)
- In the last game at New York, a 107-102 win, LeBron James recorded 52 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists. James became thefirst player to post at least those numbers in a NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain (53 points, 14 assists, 32 rebounds) onMarch 18, 1968 and joined Michael Jordan as the only visitors to Madison Square Garden with multiple 50-point games.James also notched 50 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in a 119-102 win on March 5, 2008.
- Against Chicago last night, LeBron James tallied 25 points on 9-17 (.529) shooting, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and oneblock in 38 minutes. For the season, James is averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists in 38.2 minutes.
- On Thursday, Anderson Varejao finished with 12 points on 5-7 (.714) shooting and a season-high 13 rebounds in 35 minutes,marking his second consecutive double-double. Varejao now has three double-doubles on the season, all in the past four games ashe has led the team each time in rebounding. It marked the fourth time in his career he recorded back-to-back double-doubles.
- Versus Chicago, Shaquille O'Neal recorded his second double-double of the season with 14 points on 7-13 (.538) shooting and10 rebounds in 31 minutes. He also set a season high in blocks with five. The last time O'Neal blocked five or more shots in agame was on November 21, 2007 against the Atlanta Hawks. In his last two games, O'Neal is averaging 17.5 points on 14-22shooting (.636), 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.0 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game.
- In Cleveland's last four games, the team's defense has held opponents to just .412 shooting (128-311) from the field and 85.5 pointsper game. Cleveland's defense so far on the season ranks 5th in the NBA in opponent points per game (89.7), 4th in defensivefield goal percentage (.424) and is tied for 8th in blocks (6.0) per game. The team is allowing 31.3 points in the paint, the 3rdfewest in the NBA and after only giving up two to Chicago, ranks 3rd in second chance points allowed at 9.8 points per game.
- Through the first six games, the team has made 52 three-point field goals, which is eight more than the team's previous best mark of44 in 2007-08 and 15 more than the third best marks of 37 in 2005-06, 1996-97 and 1995-96. (STATS, Inc.)
- With Anthony Parker, who went 3-3 from three on Thursday, tied for 11th in the NBA in three-point shooting at 12-22, .545and Daniel Gibson ranking 14th at 14-26, .538 leading the team and Mo Williams shooting 14-30 (.467), the Cavaliers are one ofthe most improved teams in shooting three-pointers from last season (.393) to this season (.444), which ranks 5th.
- Daniel Gibson continues to lead the Cavaliers bench, scoring eight against the Bulls on 3-4 shooting (.750) in 17 minutes. Gibson hasscored in double figures in three of the team's six games this season.
- The Cavaliers have carried over from last season their skill in taking care of the basketball. Last season, the Cavaliers ranked 6th in teleague at 12.7 turnovers per game and this season, they continue to rank 6th in the NBA for the fewest turnovers at only 13.2.
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ball don’t lie on yahoo put it perfectly:
“…this is going to be annoying. So annoying. Get ready for three hours of “analysis” from people who have absolutely no clue when it comes to salary-cap space, endorsements, LeBron’s motivations (because nobody, at this point, has any clue) or Cleveland’s own impending cap freedom."
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hickson a late-start….A bit annoyed with the 3 turnovers already – all on lazy passes…
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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing the Knicks don’t really play defense.
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hughes was good on defense on that 3. it was just better offense by lebron.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just not consistently in Mike D’Antoni’s philosophy.
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So when can we officially sue someone for tampering? (Or does the NBA not have tampering regulations?)
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-091107-08
good article. still say he stays in the end.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How could anyone
think he would go to a team almost as bad as the Cavs were in 02-03?
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“Perhaps I’m a hopeless (and gullible) romantic, but I even believe that the prospect of being the guy who resurrects the Knicks and MSG appeals to LeBron almost as much as the aforementioned Cleveland-curse-lifter scenario.”
and… why would lebron want to do that again? he’s already doing it in cleveland!
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and PHX
is up seven on the celtics with 4:57 left in the 1st half
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good to see Z getting some offense going tonight
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what i don’t get is why people say: “if lebron doesn’t get a ring this year, he’s gone.” do they really think lebron could come to new york or new jersey and get a ring his first year there? i doubt it would happen, and it seems like he’d just be taking a step back by leaving. he’d be having to do the same thing with those 2 teams that he did with the cavs when he first started here.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think that if they get to at least the ECF, he definitely stays…the only way he leaves is if they push him out
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the rotation...
Putting LeBron and Mo around Andy, Z and Delonte. Cavs running and gunning.
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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 6, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
maybe brown has figured out Z and shaq don’t belong on the court at the same time.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so...
If we all see it, he has to…
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by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Nov 6, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I posted something about
a “two teams” approach earlier today…this is the running/dribble penetration team…Shaq is a part of the throw the hammer down team…but they can play together effectively against some teams
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Putting LeBron and Mo around Andy, Z and Delonte. Cavs running and gunning.
Where have I seen this before?
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
last year w/o shaq
i’m starting to question that trade a little bit…
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shaq will work out fine once MB figures out that the best way to use him is to run the offense through him when he’s on the floor
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
CC= jerk. don’t take his advice, lebron.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
gibson’s a lot more consistent this year, from what i’ve seen so far.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i’d like to see danny green eventually. maybe in a game when they’re up by like 25 in the 4th.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this is looking like a possible 30 point win….if LeBron can snag a few more rebounds, it might be a triple double
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron is putting on quite a show tonight
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TNT halftime coverage > ESPN halftime coverage
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
very…and this is exactly the situation where they should be feeding Shaq down low instead of popping 3s
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you know, i’m ok with the cavs being a bit of an underdog. because recently, whenever cleveland teams are supposed to do very well, they end up with a disappointing finish. (’08 browns, cavs last year)
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Phoenix up 107 to 100 on Boston, 45 seconds to play.
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
gibson’s been looking great off the bench
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If he can keep going like this….let’s hope it lasts
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I’m a big fan of Chris Rock’s stand-up, but misses a huge factor. The Hornets would never trade Paul for a LeBron with an expiring contract, nor would Orlando give up Howard. Why would they give up franchise players (that are the best at their position in the whole league) for someone that can STILL leave after the season.
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha i know.
i wonder who the cavs could get during the trading period. there’s an nba trading deadline, right? when is it?
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sometime around the middle of Feb i think
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing we’re only playing the Knicks.
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
turnovers are what allowed the knicks to get back in the game. i think they had like 24 turnovers. that is not going to work against the elite.
anyways, good win. like lebron said, they didn’t finish it out like they wanted to, but i’m seeing a lot of positives. they may not win 66 games, but they’ll still make a good run.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a Lakerball game…get a lead and coast
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron is a winner, he want’s a winner. In his own words.
Well the eliminates New York!
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland, Miami, and well Houston* are leading contenders based on what he’s said he wants in a team.
*Mocking ESPN’s halftime show
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i could see him going to miami over ny or nj. if he leaves, i’ll be pissed but i’ll cheer for whatever team he’s on.
but he’s not going to leave. all of cleveland will be freaking out on july 1, but in the end, he will stay.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if he leaves, i’ll be pissed but i’ll cheer for whatever team he’s on.
I’m quite the opposite. If he leaves I will forever hate only LeBron himself, but what ever team lands him as well. Not only that, I’ll be among the first to buy tickets to the game where LeBron returns to Cleveland as an opponent, to BOO and jeer as loud as I can.
It’s a good thing we don’t have to worry about that because LeBron will stay in Cleveland. :)
by Simmsinns on Nov 6, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha, yeah. well, it would take me a long time to forgive him if he left. i’d probably have a love/hate with him after that lol.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3704/photos;ylt=Al9qvqVJs7ZMJmtecL1egOzJPKB4#photoViewer=urn%3Anewsml%3Asports.yahoo%2Cgetty%3A20050301%3Anba%2Cphoto%2Cde7317f59eeaf5c83d923591d35dd9d8-getty-90040777nb001cavaliers_knicks_nb001_rockets_knicks%3A1
the definition of “moron”.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
idk how to fix it :/ if you copy-paste the full address, it should work.
basically, it was a pic of a guy with a lebron knicks jersey and a sign saying “X days until lebron comes to ny” or something like that.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the only teams capable of winning (except the Cavs) don’t have the money
by cavslandrocks on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
right.
lebron, if you want a ring, stay in cleveland. if you want to get your first ring 10 years from now, by all means… go to ny.
by emily522 on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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