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Newsflash: The Cavs aren't what they used to be

As much as I don't want to admit it, it's becoming glaringly obvious: The All-Star Break was exactly what the Cleveland Cavaliers did NOT need. The Celtics needed it, as they've won 3 straight games after falling to the 4th seed. But not us. The spirit and momentum of our 13-game win streak was erased, and we experienced an intense shake-up in our lineup with a huge trade. We lost a historic cornerstone of our franchise and took on an veteran being paid a LOT of money. Now, we are staring at our first 3-game losing streak, and plenty of questions about our team as they head home to play the Hornets. More than ever, we need a win.

The only thing positive that we can take from this game is that we got a great game from Antwan Jamison in the second half. Unfortunately, he was already battling foul trouble by then. The same goes for Shaquille O'Neal. Speaking of which, that's one real problem we've been having since the break: teams have taken almost every Cavalier out of the game. Other than LeBron, Shaq, and Antwan, no other Cavalier was in double figures. That could be a real problem. Against a team like Orlando, LeBron's teammates need to play excellent, because the Magic have a lot of go-to guys that seem to score whenever they feel like it. A game like this shows how important home court advantage is, because unlike the game in Cleveland, it was the Cavs that wilted down the stretch, allowing a 9-0 run at one point. Even more embarrassing was Vince Carter catching fire and making huge shots in the fourth.

LeBron James: 12-25, 1-6 3PM-A, 33 points, 5 turnovers, -9 +/-. This is the third game in a row that his 3-point shooting has completely vanished, and it's the third game in which he starts shooting bad, quick 3s in the fourth quarter. He was reduced to a spectator in the last 12 minutes, scoring just 3 points. That isn't supposed to happen. Something is wrong with LeBron.

Mo Williams: 1-9, 0-4 3PM-A, 4 points, -7 +/-, 33 minutes. I also don't think Mo Williams has fully recovered yet. It hasn't been 6 weeks since he was injured, after all. He shouldn't have played so many minutes, especially with Daniel Gibson on the roster, who saw only 13 minutes, took 1 shot, and still finished +5.

Anthony Parker: 1-4, 5 PFs, 26 minutes, -1 +/-. The only shots Parker took were 3 pointers. He finished with more fouls than points. Even worse was that several of his fouls weren't aggressive enough, so they ended up as and-1s.  

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this is a huge overreaction to three games immediately after a large roster change

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Feb 21, 2010 5:51 PM CST reply actions  

yeah. its like someone lighting a cigarette and someone yelling that the house is on fire.

by bross09 on Feb 21, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions  

That honestly made no sense.

by ClevelandCrazy29 on Feb 23, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Saying that the cavs aren’t what they used to be is like seeing a cigarette lit and saying the house is burning…baically a vast overreaction.

by bross09 on Feb 23, 2010 3:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Ha!

The night is darkest right before the dawn

by Zachary Beard on Feb 23, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Still doesn’t make sense. I guess I would understand it if it said lighting a candle, or maybe it’s just over my head.

by ClevelandCrazy29 on Feb 23, 2010 6:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I guess it just is. I don’t see how lighting a candle is different…but whatever.

by bross09 on Feb 23, 2010 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

I get the concern, but I think you’re overreacting just a little bit. They’ve lost three games in a row. Yes, this hasn’t happened in two years. But we just got Jamison and lost a big part of our team (Z). You gotta keep in mind that 2 of those 3 losses were against Orlando and Denver, not some crappy below .500 team.

Like you said, Mo was injured not less than six weeks ago. He missed over 10 games. It’ll take him a little while to get back in rhythm.

The Cavs will be fine, and I think everyone will relax once we get our next win.

by emily522 on Feb 21, 2010 7:41 PM CST reply actions  

large roster change?…..what???! It’s the absence of Z that’s brought on these 3 PATHETIC losses. Why is it that ALL Cleveland teams always pick up “old” recycled players?…Jamison has been in the friggen league for 12 years! 5 fouls today!!! slug!

by Irishluk on Feb 21, 2010 8:14 PM CST reply actions  

oh yeah…also about 18 points…

yeah, I wish we would have just not traded for him…

by bross09 on Feb 22, 2010 12:50 AM CST up reply actions  

This site needs the crushing peer pressure of Let’s Go Tribe so that only good FanPosts make it onto the site.

by AllenSmith on Feb 22, 2010 3:57 PM CST reply actions  

i agree with wave ocean

the world is ending jk

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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by Czheck on Feb 22, 2010 5:24 PM CST reply actions  

Lebron shoots too many 3s

Why does he do this? He should be driving more. Also, why is he not posting up more? If he posts up more, i believe they would win a hell of alot more games. I remember him posting up Ron Artest during the Laker game. He made Ron looked like a little boy and we know how tough Ron is. He needs to use his size to post up more. I don’t know why Brown doesn’t allow it. Also, Moon needs to play more. His defense would’ve helped on Carter yesterday. He didnt even play at all!

by inquisitiveman on Feb 22, 2010 6:40 PM CST reply actions  

........

….i laugh at you and the horse you rode in on.

"minds sharpens minds, like steel sharpens steel"

by NELLY808 on Feb 23, 2010 5:12 AM CST reply actions  

Why would you panic after a three game losing streak?

by ClevelandCrazy29 on Feb 23, 2010 3:45 PM CST reply actions  

Come on...

This team thrives on chemistry. The chemistry was broken when we traded Z and brought in Jamison. Z will be coming back. I don’t have a doubt about that.

This team now has a new dynamic and has the potential to be more explosive than ever. They just have to feel each other out and only time will tell.

I would say in about one to two weeks we should back on all cylinders!

by Tiny iZ Boss on Feb 24, 2010 10:43 AM CST reply actions  

I would give it a month, TNT analyists were saying it typically takes a player about 3-4 weeks to learn their new teams defense and offense plus, if Z does come back we still have to work him being in. If this scenario does play out, I would expect them to be clicking fully again right as the playoffs are getting started.

by ClevelandCrazy29 on Feb 24, 2010 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Charles Barkeley Is Right About One Thing...

I am starting to believe that the Cavs need to pick up the tempo and run more! Teams that are lucky enough to have this much depth should exploit their opponents with more of a running style. They definitely have the bodies to pick up the pace and get some easy offense. And its a great way to involve the bench bunch (Gibson and Hickson, in particular} who are starting to suffer from serious neglect. I’m tired of the slow down style…This team is way too good ..and deep to use one style exclusively! I understand that Brown is trying to get some kind of playoff rotation going but developing some up-tempo sets now might prove vital down the road, especially against teams that can run.

by John Colagiovanni on Feb 26, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe we're better off without Shaq after all

And we only need him to neutralize the Magic and the Lakers

by WaveOcean on Feb 26, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Maybe we're better off without Shaq after all

And we only need him to neutralize the Magic and the Lakers

by WaveOcean on Feb 26, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions  

They're gonna run now since

Shaq is out and it looks like they have with the drubbing of the Knicks tonight.

by inquisitiveman on Mar 1, 2010 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

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