What Should Our Expectations Be For This Home-and-Home With New Jersey?

by AncientMariner on Nov 8, 2010 5:01 PM CST

Now that the first-place Cavaliers have won two in a row -- and even better, two in a row on the road -- what would be reasonable to expect from the home-and-home series that Cleveland is getting ready to play against New Jersey? Should we be content to split the pair? Would two losses bring down a pall of doom and gloom over the fans and -- maybe -- over the team?

New Jersey opened the season with two wins, but has now lost four in a row. At home they are 2-2, and on the road the Nets are 0-2. Do we say, if we lose in New Jersey: "Hey, can't win them all, let's get 'em at the Q", or have two consecutive wins spoiled us a little?

Frankly, with the momentum that both the Cavs and the Browns have now, I don't want to see the bubble burst anytime soon. But of course it will, especially with the Cavs. But it would be nice to see the bubble take a couple of weeks before doing that.

Does 1-1 in this back-to-back satisfy you? Does it disappoint? Would two losses have you looking for synchronized curmfurling as a viewing alternative to basketball? What say you, fellow Cavs fans?

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Well, 3 of those 4 losses are to Miami (twice) and Orlando. So if we came out split that would be ok by me.

However, they did lose a close one to charlotte, who are terrible so…

A sweep by us would be great, i’d be saddened if they swept us but I guess it would be about how we lost. I think most likely is we split. I just hope the win is at home.

The only reason Joe Thomas didn’t catch that ball was because the ball was too afraid to come near him.

by the_fox_and_the_browns on Nov 8, 2010 6:53 PM CST reply actions

I demand perfection from our Cavs.

Bring on Indiana!!!

Don't be afraid to fight for your rights!

by IBHMC on Nov 8, 2010 11:21 PM CST reply actions

minimum 1-1 … but should be a 2-0.

by talonk on Nov 8, 2010 11:24 PM CST reply actions

I’d be fine with a split, as adjustments are bound to be made after the first game. We are closely matched with a team like the Nets, so it should be some good ball. Consistent defense would give us the sweep though.

College basketball just became more interesting...

by allovertheplace on Nov 9, 2010 8:45 AM CST reply actions

I think 0- 2 would be a more glaring issue then 2-0 would be a reason for hope

i would settle for 1-1 as the team is still getting their sea legs under them

Im the poor man's corey maggette!!!

by Chucky Brown on Nov 9, 2010 2:10 PM CST reply actions

2 – 0

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by Simmsinns on Nov 9, 2010 3:44 PM CST reply actions

If we get swept, I'll be pissed.

If we split, it’s whatever.

I think 2-0 is realistic and that’s what I want.

Win a ring without the king! Cavs=2011 champs?

by sexsalad on Nov 9, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions

We can win both games

I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
Seattle Storm: 2010 WNBA Champions!
2010 Finals MVP: Lauren Jackson!
God bless Sue Bird, who is 10x classier, 100x more persevering, and A THOUSAND TIMES more clutch than LeBron could ever hope to be.

by WaveOcean on Nov 9, 2010 6:58 PM CST reply actions