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Never Forget 31-0
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Cavaliers 111, Pacers 106: Early trash-talking nearly results in loss
Monday, November 26, 2007 2:57 AM
By Cliff Brunt
Associated Press
Darron Cummings Associated Press
Jeff Foster of the Pacers tries to draw a charging foul on LeBron James but was called for a blocking foul instead.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Cavaliers were having a blast laughing at the Indiana Pacers for about 2 1/2 quarters.
The joke almost was on them.
Indiana erased a 14-point deficit in the third quarter yesterday before Cleveland rallied behind LeBron James' fourth triple-double of the season to beat the Pacers 111-106, the Cavaliers' third straight win.
Cleveland's obnoxious behavior and the lapse that followed bothered coach Mike Brown.
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exhawg
Mirror Guy
Who the hell does Varejao think is going to pay him 8-10 million a year. I've said it before and I'll say it again. He will never make up the $5 mil that he is losing this season by not taking the Cavs 3 year offer for $6 mil a year. If he does become a FA next year is he going to hold out because no one will pay him more than 5-7 mil a year?
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Brutus1
Don't be penurious, donate to the BP Spring Dr.
I love what he brings to the team, but I'm getting sick of his shit. He's a fucking pod that shoots 53% from the ft line, probably sub 35% from 15 feet and out and has an offensive ceiling about the height of a midget. They offered you 6 mil a year for 3 yearts. Take it and try to see if there is anyone dumb enough to give you 10 mil a year when the contract is up.
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I'm sure Ferry will tell him... "Fine, you find me a sign and trade I like, and we have a deal" ... along with "You find someone dumb enuf to pay you the exorbitant amount you want, and I'll show you an unemployed GM in a year"
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As a fan, I'm done with Varejao. His whole rep was built on effort and hustle, and the fact that he's holding out like this and throwing a hissy fit is ruining that for me. The Cavs will miss him the rest of this year, but he is extremely replaceable.
Good for the Cavs for not overpaying for a guy who is only good at one thing. To me, that's a more encouraging sign than even the run to the finals that this franchise is getting serious about building a championship winner.
Have fun playing for the Hawks or T-Wolves next year, dickface.
Good for the Cavs for not overpaying for a guy who is only good at one thing. To me, that's a more encouraging sign than even the run to the finals that this franchise is getting serious about building a championship winner.
Have fun playing for the Hawks or T-Wolves next year, dickface.
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The KEY reason we aren't better than we are... is because we have overpaid in the past... and now suffering thru the long term effects...
Virtually all NBA teams find themselves in the exact same position...
and I can only expect all NBA teams have resolved to resist this going forward
Virtually all NBA teams find themselves in the exact same position...
and I can only expect all NBA teams have resolved to resist this going forward
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crazybuckfan40
Head Coach
As much as Andy would of helped the team, the Cavs are doing the right thing...
Gotta give Ferry props on standing his ground with both Pavs and Andy...
Once Hughes, Snow, and DJ get off the books, is when we will see Ferry really go to work...
Gotta give Ferry props on standing his ground with both Pavs and Andy...
Once Hughes, Snow, and DJ get off the books, is when we will see Ferry really go to work...
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exhawg
Mirror Guy
crazybuckfan40;1008501; said:
As much as Hughes sucks now he is a player that they had to sign when they signed him to prove they wanted to build a winner. He was the third best SG available at the time and the first two turned them down. I would seriously try to trade him back to Washington since Arenas has such a man crush on him. Snow was a trade before Ferry even came to town so he doesn't get the blame for that move. Jones has actually played better this year than he has as a Cav. He is hitting 41% of his 3's which is top 20 in the East. Gibson's 54% is off the charts. Both are reasons that the Cavs have been winning and Lebron's assists are up. I bet Jones is happy the Cavs didn't move him now. Pavlovic finally seems to be getting back in the flow after his holdout which will give them another scorer. I don't even want Hughes back in the starting lineup when he gets healthy. Just give him 20-30 off the bench every game and stay with what's been working.
I'm interested to see how the Cavs look against the Celtics tonight. The best team vs the best player.
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Brutus1
Don't be penurious, donate to the BP Spring Dr.
exhawg;1008557; said:
I expect Snow to get some time tonight trying to guard Allen. LBJ will be on Pierce. Guarding KG will be a big problem.
I notice the game Gibby takes only a few shots are the games when he's in foul trouble. He said he's making an effort this year to improve defensively and it's showing in his steals and fouls per game.
At least if the Cavs need to foul someone tonight, it's gonna be Rondo. He's shooting 43% from the stripe.
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