Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Seattle Supersonics

Det the Threat · Post #1 » by **Det the Threat** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:21 pm

After finally snapping their losing streak with an upset win over the defending champions, the San Antonio Spurs, the Sonics will try to make it two wins in a row against Lebron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers.

When and Where?

Thursday, January 31st, 7:00 p. m. PT, Key Arena, Seattle, Washington

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW in HD

Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics

Cleveland Cavaliers

Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics

Cleveland Cavaliers

Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.5 PPG

Kurt Thomas 9.4 RPG & 1.06 BPG

Robert Swift1.00 SPG

Earl Watson 6.3 APG

Lebron James 30.1 PPG & 7.2 APG & 2.03 SPG

Zydrunas Ilgauskas 9.6 RPG & 1.39 BPG

Key Matchup

Chris Wilcox

vs.

Drew Gooden

Just for the looks

Questions:
Will we be able to shut down everyone else then Lebron and make a game out of it?
Can we contain Ilgauskas?
Will Gibson again kill our zone with his outside shooting?
Is Green finally able to produce again?

Discuss and Go Supes Go!

D5150 · Post #2 » by **D5150** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:16 pm

lebron is questionable for tonights game. i love watching him play, but i wouldn't be too upset if he sat this one out.

Dick Tate · Post #3 » by **Dick Tate** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:02 pm

Z (that's Wally, not Ilgauskas) is a scratch tonight.

Hey Earl & Luke, show the King your stuff tonight. You may not be Jason Kidd but at least you're not Damon Jones either.

Hiphophead101 · Post #4 » by **Hiphophead101** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:39 pm

How does Robert Swift lead the sonics in SPG. Thats crazy! Can nobody else pick someones pocket?

CatchNShoot · Post #5 » by **CatchNShoot** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 1:26 am

Dick Tate wrote:Z (that's Wally, not Ilgauskas) is a scratch tonight.

Yikes. That means Wilkins will play, meaning that somebody might get killed with one of his airballs.

For whatever reason, I see Delonte getting a lot of minutes tonight. He seems like a good match for Gibson.

D5150 · Post #6 » by **D5150** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 2:55 am

LBJ out for tonights game.

D5150 · Post #7 » by **D5150** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 3:17 am

wheezy!

D5150 · Post #8 » by **D5150** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 3:30 am

watson is dealin' tonight. tossin' dimes baby!. and...... i am posting to myself. any one out there? any one?

Argyle · Post #9 » by **Argyle** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 3:57 am

You never realize how good a player is until hes not in a game like this one tonight. Lebron deserves to be MVP every year he leads this crap team to the playoffs.

Det the Threat · Post #10 » by **Det the Threat** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 4:28 am

I think we've found a way to win games.

Just injure (one of)the other teams best player before every game and we might still make a push for the playoffs.... :lol:

KA_G4040 · Post #11 » by **KA_G4040** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 4:39 am

whats wrong with Green???? He is making jumpers. Yeah lebron should be givin two mvp awards for his efforts.

He's Heating Up · Post #12 » by **He's Heating Up** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 4:55 am

Disregard

KA_G4040 · Post #13 » by **KA_G4040** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:11 am

wow, what is up with PJ's erratic playing time. Durant plays the whole 1st and sits the whole 2nd? Why is Green not getting the ball he is 8-8 and Weezy is doing good too why is he not getting the ball.

D5150 · Post #14 » by **D5150** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:14 am

^^^^^

what the hell are you talking about?

KA_G4040 · Post #15 » by **KA_G4040** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:19 am

I am trying to listen to the game and analyze. Damn living in Hayward California now and not having enough money for the league pass.

Joel Embust · Post #16 » by **Joel Embust** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:27 am

KA_G4040 wrote:wow, what is up with PJ's erratic playing time. Durant plays the whole 1st and sits the whole 2nd? Why is Green not getting the ball he is 8-8 and Weezy is doing good too why is he not getting the ball.

The reason for Green shooting 8 for 8 is that he doesn't force up shots.

The game isn't over yet but it looks like the Sonics are going to win two straight against the two conference champs of last season. :clap:

djthesonicsfan · Post #17 » by **djthesonicsfan** » Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:52 am

Outstanding game by K Durant. Sharp quick passes. Didn't hold the ball. Put an effort out there on defense. How 'bout those two blocks when L Hughes was heatin' up?! Only one bad shot by my count. Took "only" 16 shots. Got his teammates more involved. Ran the floor. The only negative was the turnovers. His best game that I can remember.

J Green showed the entire repertoire tonight... dunks, drives, pull ups, put backs, mid range & a 3ball. And a few assists. Nice. Team player the whole way. Excellent answer to those questioning his selection to the rookie team.

Not J Petro's best game, but I loved the hustle. Great the way he jumped out defending the high pick & roll. Got another block. I liked the way he looked for his shot. He can score. The only downside was a hurried a little on a few shots. That will easily correct with more minutes. J Petro is on track.

C Wilcox played well. Nice post game - he actually got a few entry passes down there. He finished with the best. He put back. He rebounded. Solid.

Best game E Watson's had that I can remember. He was much quicker getting the ball into the offense. 12 assists. And he stepped into and knocked down that 3ball like he could shot it. Nice.

A blind (Please Use More Appropriate Word) monkey would've had better substitution patterns than PJ had tonight. I have absolutely no idea what the hell he's trying to do. It's just so random. I can only hope that Presti makes the moves he needs to make soon & PJ settles into these nine guys...

Starters - Remaining PG, K Durant, J Green, C Wilcox, R Swift
Rotation - D West, N Collison, W Szczerbiak, J Petro

Maybe we should just write down the rotation pattern for PJ and give it to one the assistance. That way he could just get up and walk to half court when ever his hemroids are bothering him with out screwing up the team.

The Sonics will