NBA 2008-09 Season

**SabresRule** · 12-31-2008 10:42 AM

Good game last night. We made our run late in the 3rd to close within 1, but your Heat just couldn't miss from the field in the 4th. This was a case of digging a hole too early. In the end, the Cavs just couldn't overcome.

1st time in 16 games the Cavs gave up 100 or more points. Hats off to Miami.

I think Cleveland was bound to lose a game. They're not going to win 40 in a row.

**salsadancer7** · 12-31-2008 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by HD MM

Good game last night. We made our run late in the 3rd to close within 1, but your Heat just couldn't miss from the field in the 4th. This was a case of digging a hole too early. In the end, the Cavs just couldn't overcome.

1st time in 16 games the Cavs gave up 100 or more points. Hats off to Miami.

This was a COMPLETE team effort! In the game in Cleveland, the Heat had a nice 10 point lead in the 4th...and they sat around and waited for Wade to carry them to victory...and sat..and sat and sat. Cleveland ended the game with some ridiculous 16-0 run of some kind and ended the game. THIS TIME, they team responded.

**salsadancer7** · 12-31-2008 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

I think Cleveland was bound to lose a game. They're not going to win 40 in a row.

But Cleveland will not lose to crappy teams...they are too good for that.

**HD MM** · 12-31-2008 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

I think Cleveland was bound to lose a game. They're not going to win 40 in a row.

Good point Sabres. Can't win em all!

Besides, take nothing away from the Heat. They are an excellent team. The Heat and Orlando Magic are similar teams. Both have great outside shooting and when their shooters catch fire, they're near unstoppable.

**SabresRule** · 12-31-2008 10:53 AM

Got a couple of quick thoughts on the NBA myself:

1. Since the Thunder are a lock to draft #1 overall, who is the top prize in the 2009 draft?

2. Minnesota blew a 29-point lead to the Mavericks. No wonder K.G. wanted out of there!

3. Why did the NBA put a franchise in Charlotte? They can't win, lose a lot, and dissapoint despite having a decent group of players.

4. Portland beat the Celtics last night. Denver and Utah better be careful- the Blazers are hot on their trail.

5. Wizards lose again. Will they fire two coaches? They may need an interim interim coach!

**Skyhi** · 12-31-2008 10:54 AM

Too many early turnovers for the Cavs last night.

**HD MM** · 12-31-2008 10:59 AM

1. Since the Thunder are a lock to draft #1 overall, who is the top prize in the 2009 draft? Not too into College Basketball just yet, but I'd imagine that crazy eyed kid from UNC would be up there.

2. Minnesota blew a 29-point lead to the Mavericks. No wonder K.G. wanted out of there! Much love for Minny. The last time we played there, the crowd gave LeBron a standing ovation when he left the court after an awesome performance.

3. Why did the NBA put a franchise in Charlotte? They can't win, lose a lot, and dissapoint despite having a decent group of players. North Carolinans love their basketball. Look at all the storied college teams in that state.

4. Portland beat the Celtics last night. Denver and Utah better be careful- the Blazers are hot on their trail. Oden and the Boys out in the North West are scary good.

5. Wizards lose again. Will they fire two coaches? They may need an interim interim coach! I love that the Wiz are so bad. I wonder if Antwan Jamison (expiring contract) will be traded this year??

**SabresRule** · 12-31-2008 11:08 AM

HD, I also want to clear up my perception of the Cavs/Wizs rivalry you mention:

You bring up the heated emotions and close play, which is a good point.

However, I have a good theory as to why it's not a rivalry.

Sports rivalries are supposed to go back-and-forth- give-and-take, if you will, like Army/Navy and Patriots/Colts.

One or the other has won big games. Washington has NEVER beaten Cleveland when it counted the most.

Sure, they won a game or two in their playoff series, but the bottom line is- Cleveland OWNS Washington. Rivalries are give-and-take things that ebb-and-flow.

I said it once and I'll say it again- Wizards/Cavs is basketball's equivalent of the Roadrunner and the Coyote, with LBJ going beep-beep.

The only more lopsided thing in sports between two teams is the Redskins always beating the Lions in D.C.

**Skyhi** · 12-31-2008 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by HD MM

I love that the Wiz are so bad. I wonder if Antwan Jamison (expiring contract) will be traded this year??

I wonder what it'd take for the Cavs to get him....Varajao & Szerbiak & ?????. I'd love to see him in a Cavs uniform!

**SabresRule** · 12-31-2008 02:48 PM

Read an article on SI.com about the Cavs' title hopes, and two things stood out:

1. The article called LBJ "the first truly iconic athlete to play in Cleveland since Jim Brown."

Is that a bit of a stretch?

2. The article also said that "it has to happen at some point. Cleveland has to win. Charlie Brown won. Susan Lucci won. Peyton Manning won. The Chicago White Sox won. Philadelphia won."