The Cavaliers play host to the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, in a rematch of the January showdown that resulted in a 55 point beatdown.
Cleveland no longer has the national spotlight because the team ended that unthinkable losing streak. Although the Cavs did come out flat vs. Washington on Sunday night, there are signs of progress.
The Lakers are hard to figure out right now. Finally beating one of the NBA elite teams in Boston didn't translate in the last two consecutive losses. They were out-classed in Orlando and then suffered a shocking 20 point defeat to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Both teams would love to win this one, and you have to think the Lakers don't really see this one being much of a contest. You can't really blame them, but they aren't exactly in championship form right now.
Kobe is still recovering from flu-like symptoms; slowing him down will be part of the battle.
The other obvious concern is defending Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Right now, it's going to be tough to handle their big-men down low.
Mo Williams will need to play well and push the tempo vs. a Lakers team that still plays excellent defense.
J.J. Hickson will need to have one of those 20 rebound games we've seen as of late, if we want to compete tonight.
It's always fun when Kobe and the Lakers come to town, we just have to hope the Cavs are up for the challenge. It sure would be nice to steal a win against one of the top teams in the NBA.
The Lakers are hard to figure out right now. Finally beating one of the NBA elite teams in Boston didn't translate in the last two consecutive losses. They were out-classed in Orlando and then suffered a shocking 20 point defeat to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Both teams would love to win this one, and you have to think the Lakers don't really see this one being much of a contest. You can't really blame them, but they aren't exactly in championship form right now.
Kobe is still recovering from flu-like symptoms; slowing him down will be part of the battle.
The other obvious concern is defending Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Right now, it's going to be tough to handle their big-men down low.
Mo Williams will need to play well and push the tempo vs. a Lakers team that still plays excellent defense.
J.J. Hickson will need to have one of those 20 rebound games we've seen as of late, if we want to compete tonight.
It's always fun when Kobe and the Lakers come to town, we just have to hope the Cavs are up for the challenge. It sure would be nice to steal a win against one of the top teams in the NBA.
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