Game 2 Thoughts from the Q; Cavs vs. Hawks
1. Let me first say that I've attended a game in every major sport and NOTHING comes even close to the pre-game ceremonies that start an NBA game! Everything from the pre-game music, the boisterous introductions, the pyrotechnics and the fireworks. It's really quite the spectacle.
2. Bill & KCK, your heart would've melted at the opening rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. It was done by a saxophonist from the band O.A.R. No lyrics, just the simple and emotional notes out of this conical instrument. What a great way to start a great game.
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3. That reverse dunk at the end of the 1st half was awesome! The sellout crowd of 20,562 erupted in sheer bedlam early and often. A great game to witness (no pun intended) by the home crowd. How'd the crowd look on TV?
4. Did anyone see that 47' 3-pointer from near half-court that LeBron made before halftime? Wow! He makes those shots like it was a medium range jumper! PS, I still think that Power-Ade commercial where LeBron is raining full court jumpers is real.
5. It was evident this Hawks team was very discouraged by the 3rd quarter. A radio announcer even claimed that they lacked any effort and quit. Credit their cowardliness to the Cavs. This team is imposing their will on every team they face and simply taking away the opposing team's will to win.
6. The final score was 99-72, but don't let that fool you. The Cavs were up by over 30+ points early in the 3rd quarter. Coach Brown pulled his starters and none of them even played in the 4th, otherwise this very well could've been a 50+ point massacre.
7. This monstrosity of a win is all the more impressive since it came at the hands of a 2nd round playoff talent. This is a team who made the Heat look silly in a few games last round! The Cavs are surely playing the best basketball in the league right now. I hope it continues.
8. Last night's win by the Cavs tied an NBA record. They are tied for the most double digit wins to start the playoffs (6 in a row now).
9. This team isn't just offense. They also continue to tout the best D in the league. 78.2 PPG allowed in the 1st 6 games by the Cavs are the fewest all time to start the playoffs.
10. It's good to see the team and LeBron turn it up a notch in these playoffs. It really seems like they switched to another gear in these last 6 games. As evidenced in the playoffs, LBJ is averaging 31.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 6.3 APG. All in 37 minutes per game!
11. At just 24 years-old, this was LeBron's 50th playoff game. In 47 of them, he's scored over 20 points.
12. The '07 NBA Championship appearance and LeBron's run through the Olympics on Team USA is invaluable experience for this teams current playoff run. The team looks like a savvy close-nit group led by an experienced leader that is prepared for anything an opponent can through at them. I feel more comfortable with this team's probability to win that any other Cleveland team I've witnessed in my entire lifetime.
13. I have to pay honors to Mo, Delonte, Wally and Anderson Varajao (aka Wild Thing). All of them had superb games, especially Andy. He does the little things that are so instrumental to this team's success. He has a constant motor and NEVER gives up on a play. I love that guy.
14. I saw Brian Urlacher at the game. He was sitting right next to the Cavs bench and stayed for every minute and showed great emotion towards the Cavs. I never knew he was such a big Cavs fan.
15. The magic number for the Cavs is now at 10! Next game is Saturday at Atlanta. It'll be interesting to see how both teams react to the change in court.
1. Let me first say that I've attended a game in every major sport and NOTHING comes even close to the pre-game ceremonies that start an NBA game! Everything from the pre-game music, the boisterous introductions, the pyrotechnics and the fireworks. It's really quite the spectacle.
2. Bill & KCK, your heart would've melted at the opening rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. It was done by a saxophonist from the band O.A.R. No lyrics, just the simple and emotional notes out of this conical instrument. What a great way to start a great game.
:3. That reverse dunk at the end of the 1st half was awesome! The sellout crowd of 20,562 erupted in sheer bedlam early and often. A great game to witness (no pun intended) by the home crowd. How'd the crowd look on TV?
4. Did anyone see that 47' 3-pointer from near half-court that LeBron made before halftime? Wow! He makes those shots like it was a medium range jumper! PS, I still think that Power-Ade commercial where LeBron is raining full court jumpers is real.
5. It was evident this Hawks team was very discouraged by the 3rd quarter. A radio announcer even claimed that they lacked any effort and quit. Credit their cowardliness to the Cavs. This team is imposing their will on every team they face and simply taking away the opposing team's will to win.
6. The final score was 99-72, but don't let that fool you. The Cavs were up by over 30+ points early in the 3rd quarter. Coach Brown pulled his starters and none of them even played in the 4th, otherwise this very well could've been a 50+ point massacre.
7. This monstrosity of a win is all the more impressive since it came at the hands of a 2nd round playoff talent. This is a team who made the Heat look silly in a few games last round! The Cavs are surely playing the best basketball in the league right now. I hope it continues.
8. Last night's win by the Cavs tied an NBA record. They are tied for the most double digit wins to start the playoffs (6 in a row now).
9. This team isn't just offense. They also continue to tout the best D in the league. 78.2 PPG allowed in the 1st 6 games by the Cavs are the fewest all time to start the playoffs.
10. It's good to see the team and LeBron turn it up a notch in these playoffs. It really seems like they switched to another gear in these last 6 games. As evidenced in the playoffs, LBJ is averaging 31.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 6.3 APG. All in 37 minutes per game!
11. At just 24 years-old, this was LeBron's 50th playoff game. In 47 of them, he's scored over 20 points.
12. The '07 NBA Championship appearance and LeBron's run through the Olympics on Team USA is invaluable experience for this teams current playoff run. The team looks like a savvy close-nit group led by an experienced leader that is prepared for anything an opponent can through at them. I feel more comfortable with this team's probability to win that any other Cleveland team I've witnessed in my entire lifetime.
13. I have to pay honors to Mo, Delonte, Wally and Anderson Varajao (aka Wild Thing). All of them had superb games, especially Andy. He does the little things that are so instrumental to this team's success. He has a constant motor and NEVER gives up on a play. I love that guy.
14. I saw Brian Urlacher at the game. He was sitting right next to the Cavs bench and stayed for every minute and showed great emotion towards the Cavs. I never knew he was such a big Cavs fan.
15. The magic number for the Cavs is now at 10! Next game is Saturday at Atlanta. It'll be interesting to see how both teams react to the change in court.
