This was a bitter loss. I thought there was no way we would lose. I guess we were just flat tonight, I just have that bad taste in my mouth, the taste of someone snatching the taste of victory from our mouths. Well, gotta rebound against the Hawks
Cavs had no shot in this one the whole way, even after a 1st quarter that they lead, it was an ugly quarter that was a sign on things to come the rest of the game. No heart, no passion, no effort, you name it, they did not have it. Both teams had 50 rebounds, both had 16 turnovers, both shot the ball under 38%, but the biggest problem was the 3 point line where the Cavs shot 1-12 while the Bulls shot 7-19. For the Cavs to win, they must outrebound their opponent, the Bulls grabbed 22 offensive rebounds, and with the way they shot the 3, we stood no chance. Hinrich was the player of the game going for 22, 8, and 7. Now the game against Atlanta is a must win, no if, and, or but about it.
This team is a mystery. I never know what to expect out of them. Just when I think they are putting things together, they collapse against the worst team in the league. Looking through the stats, Antonio Davis scores 18? Cavs have to quit getting murdered by power forwards with no offense. Whats going to happen if we get into a playoff series against the Pacers? O'Neal will probably score 40 a game against us. Cavs absolutely can not lose anymore games like this the rest of the way. Embarassing loss no matter how you look at it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting redscoon:</div><div class="quote_post">This team is a mystery. I never know what to expect out of them. Just when I think they are putting things together, they collapse against the worst team in the league. </div> Tell me about it, the Bulls are the same way, you just don't know what's going to happen. That's why I don't bet on their games. AnD hey, The bulls aren't the worst team in the league... they just have the worst record. Yeah, I have trouble facing up to reality. And yeah I guess I was the closest just by saying that the Bulls will win this one.
I don't mind this loss, you teams need these arse woopins for further development. Long as they play hard ove rthe next 2 weeks I'm ok with it, that is what usually takes place.
We need to save up our beat downs for games against the Mavs, Nets, etc. Its inexcusable at this point in the season to come out and get throttled by the Bulls. The last time the Cavs closed in on the playoffs they dropped 5 out of 6. They got up to the doorstep again, and then layed an egg against the Bulls. I don't know if this team thinks they can put it on cruise control or what, but they are nowhere near good enough to take any game off and expect to not get blown out.
Well, Bulls have athletic big men who always give Boozer and Z trouble, and they have guards that can stroke it from deep, which is always trouble for us. I was scared of this game because of that, so I am not shocked one bit. Boozer and Z need to stop playing like wussies.
The Cavs lost huh. Just kept on missing what the final score was, I didn't think they'd lose though. Obviously Z and Booz played crappy from what I've been reading. Sure they'll bounce back from this. Cavs went Lakers on them, I mean don't the Bulls have the Laker no. Last year, not to sure about this year.
I didn't have the opportunity to see the game, so can't get too involved in the debate. But in retrospect it would appear although none of our starters had a career night, they had an average game. True, LeBron shot like he's been shooting lately and EWill looks to still be in his funk. But overall the starting five didn't seem to be the problem. The culprit last night seems to be the "Bench" production. We had 6 guys off the bench playing a total of 70 minutes that went 4 for 22 and a lousy 8 points. Our "Shooters", Wagner and Kapono were "O fer Nothing." This is just another game in a long line this year that we have to say, just forget it, put it behind us and move on. Problem is, it's crunch time, and we are running out of games with the luxury to say that. It's time to get after it gents!!!!!!............Tank
Yet again, perimeter defense killed the Cavs. We can't defend the perimeter and we can't even score from the perimeter. Silias still has alot to work with.
Bulls catch Cavs on off night <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Chicago's 15-2 run in second quarter turning point of game Opportunity was buzzing Monday night. The Cavaliers hit the snooze button. With a chance to pull into a tie for the last playoff spot playing against the worst team in the Central Division, the Cavaliers squeezed out a massive egg in being handled by the Chicago Bulls, 92-81. The defeat dropped the Cavaliers (24-36) into a tie for 10th place with Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference standings.</div> Full Story
