Cavs Cut Nets in Jersey

The Moon was out over NJ on Wednesday night. My one complaint about the game is this - Why in the world is JMoon rockin' the headband all of a sudden? Not a good look.

There’s really not a whole lot to say about Wednesday night’s game.  It was all Cleveland from the get-go and it wasn’t particularly close after about five minutes into the first quarter.

LeBron James used and abused the New Jersey defense (and offense) throughout the entire game and did so rather effortlessly.  LeKing high-stepped his way to 14 total assists on the night while pouring in 26 points to go along with 7 rebounds.  He threw down a vicious two handed slam in traffic about midway through the second quarter after disappointing the few Net fans in attendance on his two previous dunk attempts.  James broke away for two wide open dunks late in the first quarter but elected to easily flush the two bunnies as opposed to really throwing the hammer down.  Much to the demise of New Jersey fans, I must add.

JJ Hickson turned in yet another solid performance out of the center spot as he doubled up in a 20 point and 13 rebound effort.  The Baby Bull snagged six offensive boards for the Cavs and threw down a variety of impressive dunks early in the first half.  Antawn Jamison barely missed another double-double performance as he went for 19 points and 9 rebounds while Mo Williams turned in a 16 point effort of his own.  Anderson Varejao rounded out the Cavaliers in double figures with 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting.

Daniel Gibson was not with the team on Wednesday night as he and his wife delivered their first baby earlier in the day.  Delonte West did not play due to personal reasons but Brian Windhorst clarified via Twitter that his DNP was “just another step in the recovery process, not a setback.”  He is expected to play on Friday night against the Pistons.

Since losing three in a row, the Cavs have rattled off five straight and will look to continue that roll on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons back at the Q on ESPN.  Hopefully it will be a more interesting game to watch.