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Game 11
vs
Cleveland Cavaliers (9-2) @ Indiana Pacers (6-3)
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Time: 5:00pm PT, 8:00pm ET
TV: TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100
Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Head Coaches
Mike Brown / Rick Carlisle
Probable Staters
Eric Snow / Jamaal Tinsley
Larry Hughes / Stephen Jackson
LeBron James / Ron Artest
Drew Gooden / Austin Croshere
Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Jermaine O’Neal
Cleveland Cavaliers Bench
Damon Jones / Luke Jackson / Sasha Pavlovic / Donyell Marshall / Alan Henderson
Indiana Pacers Bench
Sarunas Jasikevicius / Fred Jones / Danny Granger
Cleveland Cavaliers' Notes
* Refuse to be intimidated by the Pacers and attack their defense early on. While Indiana’s defense is still quite strong, they have been prone to occasional breakdowns and shakey moments down the stretch.
* Knock down foul shots early to start the game and late to close things out. When Cleveland knocks them down, they usually win.
* LeBron needs Larry Hughes to have a good scoring game to keep the Pacers’ defense honest. If Hughes can get off to a good start, they will have to make a choice to either let Hughes continue to score or pay more attention to him, freeing LeBron in the process.
* Drew Gooden needs to stay with Croshere and not lose his assigment. On the other end, test Croshere’s springs by attacking the offensive glass. If Drew plays well with his usual energy, he should be able to win this match up.
* Damon Jones (injured left ankle against Celtics and might not play) and Donyell Marshall need to knock down shots. Whether they can successfully spread the floor or not will determine the quality of shots the Cavs will receive.
Indiana Pacers Notes
* Indiana is currently dealing with injuries. While their depth is incredible and able to withstand the blow, the team isn’t full strength and won’t go as deep into their bench.
* The locker room may be divided by the Tinsley/Jasikevicius drama. Some players clearly prefer Tinsley’s style more, while others prefer playing with Jasikevicius. With this situation nearly bubbling over, expect Jamaal to try to be aggressive early and put his stamp on the game. If this backfires, the Cavs will see Indiana trying too hard with shakey guard play coming out of the gate.
* The Pacers have had some turnover problems as of late. Much like us, Indiana can get careless with the ball. Look for the Pacers to play more under control basketball.
Overview
Cleveland needs this win badly. They need to prove to themselves they can beat the Detroit’s, Indiana’s and Miami’s of the East. Not only is game important due to it being an Eastern conference supremacy litmus test, it’s also a major test for Cleveland trying to improve themselves as a road team. True contenders find a way to win on the road.
Cleveland Cavaliers (9-2) @ Indiana Pacers (6-3)
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Time: 5:00pm PT, 8:00pm ET
TV: TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100
Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Head Coaches
Mike Brown / Rick Carlisle
Probable Staters
Eric Snow / Jamaal Tinsley
Larry Hughes / Stephen Jackson
LeBron James / Ron Artest
Drew Gooden / Austin Croshere
Zydrunas Ilgauskas / Jermaine O’Neal
Cleveland Cavaliers Bench
Damon Jones / Luke Jackson / Sasha Pavlovic / Donyell Marshall / Alan Henderson
Indiana Pacers Bench
Sarunas Jasikevicius / Fred Jones / Danny Granger
Cleveland Cavaliers' Notes
* Refuse to be intimidated by the Pacers and attack their defense early on. While Indiana’s defense is still quite strong, they have been prone to occasional breakdowns and shakey moments down the stretch.
* Knock down foul shots early to start the game and late to close things out. When Cleveland knocks them down, they usually win.
* LeBron needs Larry Hughes to have a good scoring game to keep the Pacers’ defense honest. If Hughes can get off to a good start, they will have to make a choice to either let Hughes continue to score or pay more attention to him, freeing LeBron in the process.
* Drew Gooden needs to stay with Croshere and not lose his assigment. On the other end, test Croshere’s springs by attacking the offensive glass. If Drew plays well with his usual energy, he should be able to win this match up.
* Damon Jones (injured left ankle against Celtics and might not play) and Donyell Marshall need to knock down shots. Whether they can successfully spread the floor or not will determine the quality of shots the Cavs will receive.
Indiana Pacers Notes
* Indiana is currently dealing with injuries. While their depth is incredible and able to withstand the blow, the team isn’t full strength and won’t go as deep into their bench.
* The locker room may be divided by the Tinsley/Jasikevicius drama. Some players clearly prefer Tinsley’s style more, while others prefer playing with Jasikevicius. With this situation nearly bubbling over, expect Jamaal to try to be aggressive early and put his stamp on the game. If this backfires, the Cavs will see Indiana trying too hard with shakey guard play coming out of the gate.
* The Pacers have had some turnover problems as of late. Much like us, Indiana can get careless with the ball. Look for the Pacers to play more under control basketball.
Overview
Cleveland needs this win badly. They need to prove to themselves they can beat the Detroit’s, Indiana’s and Miami’s of the East. Not only is game important due to it being an Eastern conference supremacy litmus test, it’s also a major test for Cleveland trying to improve themselves as a road team. True contenders find a way to win on the road.
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