Posted by Bill Zeltman on Dec. 25, 2010 at 10:59 PM
One year ago today, Clevelanders were celebrating a dominant victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles and counting the many blessings (an MVP, a Coach of the Year, a four-time NBA champion, a crafty, savvy GM, an owner who desperately wanted to win) scattered throughout their organization. What a difference...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Dec. 13, 2010 at 8:12 PM
The beginning of this season was filled with cautious anticipation and bridled enthusiasm for the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans. The team was eager to adapt a new system, a new culture, and a new beginning. The fans were eager to embrace this team in a different manner than in...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Dec. 8, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Byron Scott talked about making changes in the rotation this past weekend when the Cavs were thumped in back-to-back losses to the lowly Timberwolves and Pistons. Tonight he showed he wasn't bluffing. Daniel Gibson and Antawn Jamison were inserted in the starting lineup. Jamario Moon was inactive. Manny Harris was...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Dec. 3, 2010 at 2:52 AM
Flash back with me to May of 2010. Not the day you're probably thinking (May 11, Game 5 vs. Boston). No, let's go a few days before that. It's May 7. The 61-win Cavaliers just handed the Celtics their worst home playoff loss in franchise history, a 124-95 beating to...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Dec. 2, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Hello Cleveland. You didn't think I'd forget about you heading into tonight's epic showdown, did you? You'll have to forgive my lack of Cavs updates this week. I've been training for a new job this week, spending about 8-9 hours a day writing, covering a multitude of topics, and the...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 28, 2010 at 8:43 PM
On Thursday, Dec. 2, the eyes of the basketball nation will get a good look at the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time since last May. Unfortunately, the story that night won't be about basketball but rather the intense emotions and actions of fans and players toward a former Cavalier....
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 23, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Coach Byron Scott announced at shootaround this morning that reserve forward Joey Graham would move into the starting lineup, replacing Jamario Moon as the 3. "I think Joey brings a different presence on the defensive end because he's a little more physical and a little more aggressive," said Scott. "I...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 17, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Before the season started, Byron Scott said his style of offense was tailor-made for a guard like Booby Gibson. But even the most die-hard Cavs fans couldn't imagine that the fifth-year point guard would thrive like this. Gibson scored 18 points off the bench, matched a career-high with eight assists,...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 16, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Philadelphia 76ers (2-8) at Cleveland Cavaliers (4-5): Quicken Loans Arena, 7:00 EST Projected Starting Lineups Philadelphia: Jrue Holiday (PG), Evan Turner (SG), Andres Nocioni (SF), Elton Brand (PF), Spencer Hawes (C) Cleveland: Ramon Sessions (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Jamario Moon (SF), J.J. Hickson (PF), Ryan Hollins (C) Notable Absences/Injuries Philadelphia:...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) at New Jersey Nets (2-4): Prudential Center, 7:00 EST Projected Starting Lineups Cleveland: Mo Williams (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Jamario Moon (SF), J.J. Hickson (PF), Anderson Varejao (C) New Jersey: Devin Harris (SG), Anthony Morrow (SG), Travis Outlaw (SF), Troy Murphy (PF), Brook Lopez (C) Notable Absences/Injuries...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 6, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers (2-3) at Washington Wizards (1-3): Verizon Center, 7:00 EST Projected Starting Lineups Cleveland: Mo Williams (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Jamario Moon (SF), J.J. Hickson (PF), Anderson Varejao (C) Washington: John Wall (PG), Kirk Hinrich (SG), Al Thornton (SF), Andray Blatche (PF), JaVale McGee (C) Notable Absences/Injuries Cleveland: Antawn...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 6, 2010 at 2:57 PM
After the Cavaliers blew a 16-point lead last Saturday night and saw a fourth-quarter lead disappear on Tuesday, the magic and resolve they showed in a comeback victory on opening night seemed like a distant memory. They were 1-3, the second-half defense (much like last year) was non-existent, and offensive...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 2, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Atlanta Hawks (3-0) at Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2): Quicken Loans Arena, 7:00 EST Projected Starting Lineups Atlanta: Mike Bibby (PG), Joe Johnson (SG), Marvin Williams (SF), Josh Smith (PF), Al Horford (C) Cleveland: Ramon Sessions (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Jamario Moon (SF), J.J. Hickson (PF), Anderson Varejao (C) Notable Absences/Injuries Atlanta:...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Nov. 1, 2010 at 3:25 PM
After two losses, it's not time for the Cavaliers or their fans to start panicking...even after Saturday night's abysmal second-half performance in blowing a 16-point lead to Sacramento, a team that won just seven games on the road last year. The rebuilding process is a long and arduous one. It...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Oct. 30, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Sacramento Kings (1-1) at Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1): Quicken Loans Arena, 7:30 EST Projected Starting Lineups Sacramento: Beno Udrih (PG), Tyreke Evans (SG), Omri Casspi (SF), Carl Landry (PF), DeMarcus Cousins (C) Cleveland: Ramon Sessions (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Jamario Moon (SF), J.J. Hickson (PF), Anderson Varejao (C) Notable Absences/Injuries Sacramento:...
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