Cavaliers get a good workout in, beat Nets 94-86

by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Jan 2, 2010 2:46 PM CST

It wasn't pretty and certainly won't be used as a training video on how to play basketball, but the Cavaliers did what they were supposed to do to a team that has won just 3 games all season - beat them. Behind LeBron James 28-9-7, the Cavs methodically wore down the Nets with suffocating defense and timely scoring.

As expected, the Nets came out in the first quarter with more energy and held a 7 point lead after 1. It didn't take the Cavaliers long to get back into the game and held a 1-point lead at the half. Sloppy play - including 9 first-half turnovers - allowed the Nets to hang around. The Cavs added to their lead in the 3rd quarter, combining to out-score the Nets 50-35 in the 2nd and 3rd quarter.

Anderson Varejao had another solid game - Andy doesn't seem to be affected by days off, back-to-backs or early starting times. AV scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Mo Williams added 18 points and Shaquille O'Neal had 12 points and 9 rebounds.

The Cavaliers out-rebounded the Nets 52-38, while holding the Nets to 44% shooting.

Not much to really say other than the Cavaliers have now won 7 straight games, 12/13. Next up, the Charlotte Bobcats at The Q tomorrow night.

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Worry not, Cavs fans

The only thing harder than winning a game is to win a consecutive game. Winning streaks are never easy to maintain. And this game was a big comedown for the Cavs after our brouhaha with the Hawks.

by WaveOcean on Jan 2, 2010 3:04 PM CST reply actions

And at least we don’t need heroic efforts from LeBron to rescue us at the end of each game.

by WaveOcean on Jan 2, 2010 3:05 PM CST reply actions

OR 40+ minutes EVERY game

by cavslandrocks on Jan 2, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

Cavs keep it rolling....Yes!

Meanwhile Nate Robinson drops 41 on the Hawks last night.

Guess the refs must have let him travel every time, lower his shouder and drive into a defender and every other thing they accuse LeBron of……yeah I feel bad for the sHawks.

So I told her," I'll be nicer if you try to be smarter!'..That was a mistake.

by Juannieboy on Jan 2, 2010 3:54 PM CST reply actions