Game 75 | Cavs @ Wizards | April 2, 2009 | 8:00 PM (ET)

[breanna]

From BW's blog after the game.

Lebron just can't help himself and not egg it on.

UGH. He just had to add in New York. How come you couldn't just leave it at Cleveland you big attention whore.

I can't believe what I just said. I don't know why, but LBJ has been pissing me off lately. My love for him has regressed. What's wrong with me? There once was a time when I was worshipping guy. Oh wher has the love gone?

 

[Adam]

Haven't seen the game yet..

Its disappointing to here the cavs came out flat, but to be honest they have been playing that way for a few games, just still winning them. Hopefully they can adjust a few of the technicalities over the next few weeks and get ready for the playoffs.

Good to hear darnell jackson was one of the few birght spots.

 

[Zog]

I think all you doubters are in for a pretty big surprise tomorrow night. Cavs will beat the Magic, they aren't going to loligag through the first 3 quarters, plus they'll be pissed off after losing tonight.

This team is on a mission and one loss isn't going to stop them from accomplishing their goal.

 

[Photon]

LOL damn whiners. Some fans you are...:fu:

 

[Green Lantern]

Well we lost. Get over it and move on to the next game. I'm pretty sure that's what the team is doing. Complainig won't get us anywhere now will it? I don't think so.

U think the coach didn't complain even though he HAS to move on to the next game?
I know what you mean..but the fact is the Cavs don't play well against the Wizs for whatever combination of reasons..and it's annoying..because they can take any team apart ..but they play down to the level of Washington who has no business being in a close game with this team.
Washington is one of a handful of teams I dispise..and one who really tries to intimidate the Cavs..it's why THEY NEED TO spank this team every time.

 

[Brizzle]

What was the deal with Joe Smith? Did he get hurt?

 

[CHIMOCHIS]

The Wizards win over the Cavaliers on Thursday marked the first time in NBA history that a team more than 40 games below the .500 mark defeated an opponent more than 40 games above. (The Cavs were 61-13 entering the game, the Wizards were 17-59.)

 

[jvpertz]

The Wizards win over the Cavaliers on Thursday marked the first time in NBA history that a team more than 40 games below the .500 mark defeated an opponent more than 40 games above. (The Cavs were 61-13 entering the game, the Wizards were 17-59.)

Which is why I dont think its a given that the Cavs do any better in the playoffs than they have in the previous 3 years. We are 60 win team but the bulk of that greatness comes at home and against medium to good tier teams. We are very bad against the other elite teams. 60 wins is nice but that stat tells you everything you need to know. We have no better shot at a title than does Orlando, Boston, or LA.

If you are a Cavs fan you have to feel a bit of stomach punch after another gigantic failure on the road. Please bare in mind that this team recently needed to MIRACLES to beat the LA Clippers and Sacramento on the road.

We arent playing elite basketball right now. We had the fortune of playing a ridiculous amount of games on at home recently plus the one road game was against NJ without Harris.

I dont like what I see from this team right now.

 

[MikeSwim07]

Why did Joe Smith only play 8 minutes?

 

[Redz West is Best]

tonight needs to be the night the cavs learn they can't just flip the switch. The wizards are one f the worst teams in the league, but even the worst teams get hot sometimes. Every guy one the team, includig lebron and mike brown, just sleep walked through the first 3 quarters. While I'm typing this lebron has 27 points and he's shooting a high percentage, but this is a game he should be dominating. The team as a whole has just been lax all night and win or lose they need to pick up the intensity.

Everyone is tired this time of year, but to get the top seed you NEED to fight through it.

Wizards are not one of the worst teams in the league with Jamison, Butler, Post Injury-Arenas, and Haywood playing. Sorry, they are just not. They might not be as good as before Arenas' injury, but they certainly are not bottom feeders.

 

[Redz West is Best]

Lebron and the gang partied really hard on Friday Night at Love the Club in DC. Way too hard. That is the reason for the lack of defense this game.

However, did they ever take advantage of Z taking long jumpers from above the free throw line. Wow. Cherry Pick City!! Brilliant plan too when Z misses. 3 different times the Wiz leaked out after Z was the man closest to the half court line.

I didn't read the whole thread but the Ref totally missed the Nick Young push off on Delonte at the end of the game. I think that was the key play down the stretch and refs blew it. However, there was absolutely no help down there after it happened. Z was slow and Andy doesn't play above the rim.