Orlando +7.5 at Cavs - Game 5

[NFBuck]

I think the Cavs can pull this game out, but for a team that was almost unbeatable at home they are having to work amazingly hard to try to do it.

Well, they were also supposedly the best defensive team in the league too, so, yeah...

 

[Best Buckeye]

I think James is just totally exhausted.

 

[Jake]

Well, they were also supposedly the best defensive team in the league too, so, yeah...

I just think Orlando is the worst match up for them. Their bigs are too athletic for Z and Andy so Cleveland has to work so much harder to score than does Orlando.

 

[EDDIE GGGG27]

I think James is just totally exhausted.

It seems like hes not even there tonight.

 

[Jake]

I think James is just totally exhausted.

He's trying to do everything to make up for shortcomings elsewhere. The results are fatigue and turnovers.

 

[fanaticbuckeye]

Not hitting shots, poor matchups, Orlando playing well; yes on all accounts. But still no reason for the Cavs to play as uninspired as they are. Unacceptable. As fun as this team was to watch all season, they are equally tough to watch now.

 

[purplehaze1213]

Andy with the And 1.

4 Fouls on Howard. The Cavs need to go on a run with him on the bench.

 

[BB73]

Good no-call on Andy's flop. But Howard just picked up #4 on the other end.

Note to Cavs - When Howard's on the bench, don't double anybody, and go around the top of picks near the 3-point line.

 

[Jake]

It seems like hes not even there tonight.

20 points
10 rebounds
7 assists

and it's still the 3rd quarter

I think he's been so good that the expectations get a little too high sometimes.

 

[jlb1705]

Good no-call on Andy's flop.

They could've hit him with a block on that one too - both feet were in the restricted area.

 

[NFBuck]

Well, at least it isn't raining threes yet...

 

[exhawg]

Time for Wally to go to the bench. If they need a big guard give Pavs a shot.

 

[gracelhink]

Time for Wally to go to the bench. If they need a big guard give Pavs a shot.

Agreed, Wally is -15 in 10 minutes playing time.

 

[fanaticbuckeye]

Time for Wally to go to the bench. If they need a big guard give Pavs a shot.

Could not agree more.
If Wally is missing shots, he's on the bench. Give Pavlovic a chance at least he can act like a defensive player.

 

[purplehaze1213]

It seems like hes not even there tonight.

That's just because he's been conserving his energy. He's about to take over....I hope.