Rolling out instead of in-Cavs lose in Indianapolis in OT

Kyrie Irving's break to the basket at the buzzer for a game winning layup did everything but fall through the net as the Cleveland Cavaliers were then forced to overtime,where they ran out of gas in a 98-91 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.
Irving led Cleveland in scoring with 20 points.
Cleveland is off today until tomorrow when the team returns to the Q for a 6 PM start against the New Jersey Nets.
Thanks to the NFL changing the Browns game to 4:15,coverage will likely be joined in progress....

Swashbucklings

1) One bad period cost Cleveland this game and it was not the overtime-it was the costly third quarter that saw a halftime lead turn into a nine point deficit at the end of three.
These things will happen with young teams,but I am pleased with the comeback to put themselves into a position to win the game when they could have mailed the game in considering a tough opponent on the road..

2) Kyrie Irving's layup would have been great to have,but it was not really an uncontested shot.
Danny Granger raced by Irving just enough to disrupt Irving's vision and yet not foul him.
Super play by Granger and not one I'd hold against Irving.

3) Irving is clearly a rookie,despite his talent as he often plays out of control as a youngster is prone to do.
Patience is a virtue that comes at the cost of time....

4) Another awful shooting night from Antawn Jamison.This time a 4 of 14 from the floor night.
I know its a small sample size,but it isnt just the bad shooting,its the shot selection and how bad the ball looks off his hand as well...

5) Two big three pointers,with one giving the Cavaliers the lead with 18 seconds to go by veteran Anthony Parker.
I will be the first to admit,I was non-plussed with the return of Parker,but he played very well last night...

6) Has Alonzo Gee's surprising play plastered Christian Eyenga on the bench?
Looks that way thus far as the top pick from the 2009 draft has yet to step on the floor this season...

7) Anderson Varejao battled through ankle turns,knee to knee contact and constant work from the trainers to keep him on the floor to still have a solid game of 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Have to love the Brazilian big man's effort!

8) Big factor in this loss? 58% free throw shooting (18 of 31) as a team.
No team can get away with that low of a percentage,let alone a team of the Cavaliers caliber....

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