It's time for the Cavaliers to win a game.
Tonight we're matched up against Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.
The losing streak stands at 18 games.
That being said, I think we can beat Denver tonight. Although we did absorb a 127-99 blowout to Carmelo and company January 15th, the Cavs are starting to play better basketball. Hear me out.
With the emergence of Christian Eyenga and the continued strong play of Antawn Jamison, this team has gained some confidence even during the losing streak.
Christian Eyenga is really starting to gain confidence in this offense; he improves his game almost every night. The potential is there, he just needs to keep improving his jump shot. His defense is great, and we like what we see out of him.
J.J. Hickson seems to be finding his groove as well, rebounding effectively and making his presence felt.
The 103-101 loss to New Jersey was tough to swallow, but we controlled most of that game and had a legitimate chance at winning.
Sure, the Nuggets are a different animal than the Nets, but any team can win on any given night. Hey, the Cavs beat the Celtics this year did they not? I'm convinced the Cavs are making progress. Allowing our young talent to develop will pay off down the road.
The key to tonight's game will obviously be slowing down Carmelo Anthony, but also containing Chauncey Billups. Nene also provides a tough matchup for any of the Cavs big men, as he scored 22 against us in our prior matchup.
As Antawn Jamison put it, other teams have a high level of confidence when they play us this season. No one wants to be the team that gave the Cavs their first win in over a month.
Will the Cavaliers stand up and end the futility? Will playing in front of the supportive fans of Cleveland be enough to get this team over the hump?
I'm not saying it's likely, I'm just saying its possible.
Be sure to check out what Byron Scott had to say before the game: Video
Tonight we're matched up against Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.
The losing streak stands at 18 games.
With the emergence of Christian Eyenga and the continued strong play of Antawn Jamison, this team has gained some confidence even during the losing streak.
Christian Eyenga is really starting to gain confidence in this offense; he improves his game almost every night. The potential is there, he just needs to keep improving his jump shot. His defense is great, and we like what we see out of him.
J.J. Hickson seems to be finding his groove as well, rebounding effectively and making his presence felt.
The 103-101 loss to New Jersey was tough to swallow, but we controlled most of that game and had a legitimate chance at winning.
Sure, the Nuggets are a different animal than the Nets, but any team can win on any given night. Hey, the Cavs beat the Celtics this year did they not? I'm convinced the Cavs are making progress. Allowing our young talent to develop will pay off down the road.
The key to tonight's game will obviously be slowing down Carmelo Anthony, but also containing Chauncey Billups. Nene also provides a tough matchup for any of the Cavs big men, as he scored 22 against us in our prior matchup.
As Antawn Jamison put it, other teams have a high level of confidence when they play us this season. No one wants to be the team that gave the Cavs their first win in over a month.
Will the Cavaliers stand up and end the futility? Will playing in front of the supportive fans of Cleveland be enough to get this team over the hump?
I'm not saying it's likely, I'm just saying its possible.
Be sure to check out what Byron Scott had to say before the game: Video
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