Monday, January 2, 2012

Cavaliers sizzling shooting burns Nets!

I missed the first half of the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the New Jersey Nets in order to watch the end of the Browns-Steelers game,but from what I saw,I was able to catch the better version of the game as the Cavaliers erased a six point halftime deficit to torch the Nets from three point territory 10 times in the second half to lead Cleveland to a 98-82 win.
Antawn Jamison led the team with 23 points with Daniel Gibson contributing 19 off the bench.
The 2-2 Cavaliers play the first of three games in four days tomorrow night against visiting Charlotte....

Swashbucklings

1) As noted,I did not see the first half,but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the team was scolded by coach Byron Scott in the locker room at the halftime break.
Whatever it was that worked,it sure was effective as from what I saw,the Cavaliers controlled and dominated the game...

2) Funny note-Friday night on Facebook,my friend Josh mentioned Antawn Jamison as being "the worst player in the NBA".I mentioned that to the lovely Cherie about Jamison's less than great early play and as I said that-Boom "From Deep in the Q!" as Austin Carr loves to shout.
From then on,Jamison was on fire.
Funny out that works out so often and I wish it was just that easy...

3) Super night for Daniel Gibson,who was 5 of 7 from downtown on the night.
The Cavaliers have had a standout game in each of the starts this season from someone off the bench between Gibson,Ramon Sessions,Samardo Samuels and Alonzo Gee as often times the bench crew has outplayed the starters...

4) Speaking of Gee,he has been the surprise to me.
Putting Tristan Thompson aside as a first rounder,Gee has taken the ball to the hoop far better than expected and over four games,his shooting is strong at 56 percent as well...

5) I like Dan Gilbert as an owner.
Gilbert is not afraid to spend money or speak his mind.
Check out the full transcript of Gilbert's talk with the media before the game.
Both the Indians and (especially) the Browns could learn a lot from Gilbert..

6) We will have the next two games covered,but will miss the Friday game in Minnesota due to the 8 PM start.Next week,the team goes out West after the Minnesota stop,but off days will allow coverage of the Portland and Utah games,but will miss the Phoenix and LA Lakers games.
I may decide to do XM coverage for the Lakers contest considering the 10:30 start.

Back later/tomorrow with coverage of the Gator Bowl and the Devils vs Senators game.
Photo Credit-AP Photo

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