Friday, January 7, 2011

Preview - Cavs at Warriors: Does the streak end in Golden State?

The Cavaliers need to win tonight.

The schedule doesn't get easier; Golden State provides for the best opportunity to take a game on the road.

All that being said, this team is very thin right now as we struggle to get our guys healthy.  Boobie will be out for a significant period of time, Parker is still dealing with his back injury, Varejao is all sorts of banged up: facial fracture, ribs, and now an ankle injury, and we're also without Joey Graham and Leon Powe. 

With Powe out and Varejao questionable, will Ryan Hollins start at center?  Does J.J. Hickson see some time at the 5 tonight, and will he make amends for missing practice earlier this week?

Manny Harris will start in place of the injured Daniel Gibson.  Will he finally get into an offensive groove and unleash his potential?  Manny has already proved his worth on the defensive end, and now it's time for him to step up his offensive output.

Antawn Jamison has been playing excellent basketball, can he possibly score 30 points again for the 3rd straight game?  His 3-point shot has looked silky smooth in the last few games, and the Cavaliers have played through him more times than not.

Christian Eyenga should look to improve on his impressive outing vs. the Raptors.  He very well could be the most athletic player on our roster, and we need his energy and intensity if we're going to start winning some games.

Newcomer Alonzo Gee will likely start at 3-guard again.  He brings athleticism and defensive effort, similar to Eyenga.

Will Mo Williams return to his old self?  He has looked sluggish, and out-of-rhythm since returning from his injury. 

Can the Cavaliers stop the likes of Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis, David Lee and the rest of the Warriors? 

This is a tough time for the franchise.  If we don't win tonight, this losing streak could continue for a long time.

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