Regular Season Game #12 Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Bobcats

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 12:45 PM CST in 2011-12 Game Threads

Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Bobcats, Jan 16, 2012 1:00 PM CST

2011/2012 NBA Regular Season
	VS
5-6		3-10
January 16, 2012
Time Warner Cable Arena
2:00 PM
Radio - WTAM 1100 / TV - FSOhio HD
Probable starters
Kyrie Irving	PG	Kemba Walker
Anthony Parker	SG	D.J. Augustin
Omri Casspi	SF	Gerald Henderson
Antawn Jamison	PF	Tyrus Thomas
Anderson Varejao	C	Byron Mullens

The Cavs try to claw their way back up to .500 once again.

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Holllaaaa. One more game on this road trip then it’s back to the Q

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 12:49 PM CST reply actions

I know Jamison’s family will be there watching. I think he will have a big game, get back on track.

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by Heavysoviet on Jan 16, 2012 12:55 PM CST reply actions

Hope so! /tradebait

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions

Kyrie!

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions

Like a ghost town in here…as much action as a Jamison defensive clinic

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, people are probably working today. Tough time for a game

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:21 PM CST up reply actions

Homework day. Going on 8 hours already. Why not get ahead right?

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions

It would be nice to see a Caviler in the All Star Game, doesn’t me it will or even should happen.

by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 1:23 PM CST reply actions

Kyrie will make rook-soph game and Boobie might make 3 pt shootout

Hollins in the skills competition?

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions

I wanted to see Eyenga in the dunk contest…but you probably need to be in the NBA for that to happen.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

Craig Hodges participated in a 3pt contest without being on a team one year

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

Tawn playing well so far.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:27 PM CST reply actions

Semih Erden!

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:30 PM CST reply actions

Remember 2 years ago when we couldnt beat Charlotte…..

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM CST reply actions

SEMIH ERDEN DID SOMETHING

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:31 PM CST reply actions

by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 1:33 PM CST reply actions

rec’d

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

Ugh, that is a really bad pass

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:38 PM CST reply actions

Since when could you video review for a clear path?

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:39 PM CST up reply actions

Since last year, I believe.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

MMMMMMMM, that’s some good microphone.

by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 1:47 PM CST reply actions

Their bench>our bench today

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 1:49 PM CST reply actions

I don’t like Sessions and Irving playing together. Doesn’t let Irving run the offense.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:01 PM CST reply actions

Irving playing pretty meh today

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:09 PM CST reply actions

Would Irving be better if he was a pass first point guard?

by tenkaistar on Jan 16, 2012 2:10 PM CST reply actions

Wow, totally spazzed on the afternoon start.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:14 PM CST reply actions

Other than LAL PG’s, Cleveland wings have to be up there in the top 5-10 for worst position of the season so far for any team. Parker and Casspi (from the box) have done little.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:16 PM CST reply actions

Its like we’re tired after a long road trip or something.

Charlotte and GSW are 2 teams I think we can usually beat.

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:19 PM CST reply actions

at Golden State? That’s hardly ever a win.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions

At home, with Mark Jackson as coach

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

And no Steph Curry

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

Anthony Parker hurt back, out for game

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:28 PM CST reply actions

Wait did a conversation about Top Gun just break out?

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 2:30 PM CST reply actions

I think about 90% of NBA PA announcers annoy the hell out of me

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:31 PM CST reply actions

I blame Ray Clay for starting the announcer putting himself over trend.

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions

Okay, standard op down 10+. Cut it to mid single digits 3rd quarter, finish the comeback in the 4th. Let’s do it.

What if...

by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 2:34 PM CST reply actions

Casspi being not terrible!

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:36 PM CST reply actions

Casspi with the and 1s. I like this trend.

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 2:36 PM CST reply actions

Who is guarding Augustin? Kyrie?

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:38 PM CST reply actions

Parker/Gibson/Irving/Sessions…none were working

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions

Cleveland Rocks so much we don’t want to use it in the team’s name.

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 2:41 PM CST reply actions

Stop shooting 3s.

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 2:43 PM CST reply actions

Andonespi

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:44 PM CST reply actions

This

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

lol

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

Fit to be tied

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:49 PM CST reply actions

Rough day for the SG’s!

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:49 PM CST reply actions

Comments from the entire season

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

Tie game bros

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:49 PM CST reply actions

79-77 at the end of 3

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:52 PM CST reply actions

Fat Boris is so much fun.

by ahowie on Jan 16, 2012 2:56 PM CST via Android app reply actions

Fat Jake Livermore is so much fun.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions

For what it’s worth to anyone, Hollinger has us ranked as the 7th best team so far from the East ahead of both the Knicks and Celtics.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 2:58 PM CST reply actions

If KI plays the whole 4th, he’d play 35 mins

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 2:58 PM CST reply actions

He won’t

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

Nobody plays full quarters on this team.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

Nice d by Sessions.

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 2:59 PM CST reply actions

We need another center. Badly

What if...

by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:00 PM CST reply actions

Fact

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

WOOT!!!!

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:03 PM CST reply actions

Yes!

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 3:04 PM CST reply actions

To quote Gus Johnson: COLD BLOODED!

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:04 PM CST reply actions

Never take that shot again, Kyrie

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 3:04 PM CST reply actions

I just tuned in, how do they look?

Tear it up, tear it up.

by Danny7185 on Jan 16, 2012 3:05 PM CST reply actions

If we ignore the 2nd quarter, excellent. Including that, some turnover problems and streaky shooting. Also, 0 points from the SGs, Parker out with a bad back

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:06 PM CST up reply actions

Wow, I just looked at the box score. Outscored 34-16 in the 2nd quarter, yikes.

Tear it up, tear it up.

by Danny7185 on Jan 16, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

Some of that was CHA hitting a lot of 50/50 shots, but most was getting slashed through the middle off the dribble.

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions

Tigger’s touch around the basket is sexy.

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That’s alcohol abuse.

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 3:09 PM CST reply actions

and Kyrie isn’t even old enough to drink!

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

bum dum shh

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

tristan would have blocked that kemba layup

by davidzavac on Jan 16, 2012 3:14 PM CST reply actions

Jamison cant guard White

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:17 PM CST reply actions

See ya Kemba.

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Andy!

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 3:19 PM CST reply actions

Carry us home, Kyrie.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 3:19 PM CST reply actions

BOOBIE!!!

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:19 PM CST reply actions

bobcats halfcourt logo is reall ugly

by davidzavac on Jan 16, 2012 3:19 PM CST reply actions

What a catch by Andy.

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Interesting last set….Boobie brings the ball up with Kyrie coming off a screen

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:20 PM CST reply actions

Boobie wants the win, and to remove his negative trillion.

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:20 PM CST reply actions

apparently varejaos hands are better than half of the receivers the browns ran out there this year

by davidzavac on Jan 16, 2012 3:21 PM CST reply actions

Montario Hardesty has bad hands?

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

wowow kyrie

by davidzavac on Jan 16, 2012 3:22 PM CST reply actions

Is Kyrie serious right now?

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Nice to have a franchise player with a working set of testicles

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:23 PM CST reply actions

Kyrie is ridiculous!

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by Rochester Flash on Jan 16, 2012 3:23 PM CST reply actions

Kyrie doesn’t just want to win. He wants to END YOU

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:23 PM CST reply actions

Remember when there was a debate about whether or not the Cavs should pick Kyrie first overall?

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by sexsalad on Jan 16, 2012 3:24 PM CST reply actions

Who thinks I underestimated us with 23 wins in the season preview?

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 3:25 PM CST reply actions

I’ll go 25.

by ahowie on Jan 16, 2012 3:35 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

Gutty win, even vs a bad team

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by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:26 PM CST reply actions

Yea, I hate when everyone points out right away that we’ve beaten only “crappy” teams. Who cares? We’ve still beaten them, and there are a ton of really bad teams in the NBA these days. So what if we haven’t beaten any top 5 teams in the league?

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

Take a look at the road-home splits to start the year. The only ones better than us are the elite teams.

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 16, 2012 3:31 PM CST up reply actions

You’re just enforcing my point.

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by johnf34 on Jan 16, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions

That was my intention, yes.

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by Danieldelamaiz on Jan 17, 2012 5:05 AM CST up reply actions

If we were arguing that the Cavs were an elite team, then yes, our schedule would matter. But all we are really saying is that they are a good amount better than last year. Which they are.

Yanks are the Empire. Red Sox are the Empire with PR claiming they are the Rebellion.

by OPace on Jan 16, 2012 3:31 PM CST up reply actions

Two teams had worse SOS, Sixers and Celtics. But, no other team has fewer home games thus far than the Cavs (3)

by kptb on Jan 16, 2012 4:42 PM CST up reply actions

Kyrie irving is the man

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 3:27 PM CST reply actions

Moral of today’s story: Kyrie Irving is nasty. He is sick, nasty, and dirty.

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by Adrock2099 on Jan 16, 2012 3:37 PM CST reply actions

and we love him because of it.

by kptb on Jan 16, 2012 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

semih erden plays like he doesn’t know the rules…he is awful. there has to be someone else that can play instead of him. other than that though, great win. this team is very watchable.

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by brandeezy09 on Jan 16, 2012 5:45 PM CST reply actions