The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to avoid setting a single-season record of 20 straight losses when they take on Orlando tonight at 6:00pm.Cleveland's last win was against New York before Christmas, and are looking for anything to help them end this streak. The Cavaliers tied a single-season franchise record with their 19th straight loss, 29 in 30 games after falling 117-103 against Denver on Friday.
The Cavaliers, who play Miami on Monday, should focus on Orlando first as tonight will be just as tough. Orlando has won the last four games against the Cavaliers and have outscored Cleveland by 13 in their previous two meetings this year.
Antawn Jamison will look to continue his strong play against the Magic. He is averaging 21.5 ppg on 52 percent shooting from the field and 5 rebounds a game.
JJ Hickson who is also playing strong as of late, is coming off a 24 point, 14 rebound game against Denver. It was his 6th double-double in his past ten games.
The probable starters for the Cavaliers will be the same as it has been. Ramon Sessions (who had 0 turnovers against Denver) will run the point. Boobie will be the two gaurd, Christian Eyenga (who is showing some fantastic upside) will be at the three spot. JJ Hickson and Antawn Jamison will start in the frontcourt for the 8-38 Cavaliers.
The key for tonight will be how JJ and Antawn play against Dwight Howard. The all-star center will have all kinds of advantages against a shorter Hickson and less physical Jamison. Howard could put up big numbers tonight as he is coming off of an impressive 40 point,15 rebound game.
For the Magic, starting point guard, Jameer Nelson may not play tonight. If not, Gilbert Arenas will make his start, who is averaging 7.4 ppg since being traded from Washington.
Tip-off starts at 6:00, tune in for the recap after the game.
I'm slightly worried this one could get out of hand early. They brought in Shaq last year for this exact matchup
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