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Official Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 | Cavaliers at Magic Game Thread
11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 9:00AM #1
The Source (Admin6)
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Eastern Conference Finals - Game 4: Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2) vs. Orlando Magic (2-1)
Game Date: Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Game Time: 8:30 P.M. ET
Watch Party: 7:30 P.M. ET
Where: Amway Arena
TV: TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100
Playoff Central | One Goal Fan Guide


Tonight's Fast Facts:

  • Cleveland is 15-2 (.882) in games after a loss this season, the best record in the NBA. Since the 2000 postseason, the Cavaliers have owned the 2nd best playoff winning percentage at 35-22 (.614). This percentage ranks only behind the Lakers (92-48, .657) and is ahead of the San Antonio Spurs, who have the third best percentage (83-56, .597). (STATS, Inc.)
  • In Game 3, LeBron James tallied 41 points, a game-high nine assists, seven rebounds along with two steals and one block. James also had postseason career-highs and franchise-highs in free throw made (18) and attempted (24) free-throws (.750). It was James's 14th straight playoff game with at least 25 points (dating back to last postseason), the longest streak of its kind for any active NBA player, surpassing 13-game streaks by K. Bryant (2002-03) and S. O'Neal (2002-03). The last player with a 14-game streak was M. Jordan (14 straight, 1992-93). (ESPN)
  • In three games against Orlando this postseason, James is averaging 41.7 points on .531 shooting, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. His 84 points in Games 1 and 2 were the 3rd most in NBA playoffs history over two games.
  • In 11 playoff games this year, James is averaging 35.3 points (1st) on .531 shooting, 8.8 rebounds (9th), 6.7 assists (6th) and 1.9 (6th) steals per game. James' 28 career 30-point games (21-7) is the most in the NBA since he made his playoff debut in 2006. He has seven career 40-point games (4-3) in the postseason, including three this year, which is also the most in the league since 2006. James became the third player in NBA playoff history to compile at least 300 points, 80 rebounds and 60 assists in the first 10 games of a single postseason. It was the second time in his career that he amassed these totals in a postseason. (ESPN)
  • This postseason, James' surpassed T. McGrady (28.5 ppg) for 4th all-time (Jordan - 33.4, Iverson - 29.7, J. West - 29.1) in postseason scoring with a career average of 29.0 points, which is the highest amongst any player competing in the 2009 Playoffs.(Elias)
  • For the 2008-09 season, the Cavaliers and Magic matchup featured two teams ranked in the Top 10 in several statistical categories:
    • Points allowed: CLE - 1st, 91.4 / ORL - 6th, 94.4
    • Overall rebounding: CLE - 7th, 42.2 / ORL - 3rd, 43.3
    • Defensive field goal %: CLE - 2nd, .431 / ORL - 3rd, .433
    • Blocks per game: CLE - 7th, 5.3 / ORL - 6th, 5.4
    • Defensive three-point % CLE - 1st, .333 / ORL - 2nd, .342
    • Three-point shooting: CLE - 2nd, .393 / ORL - 7th, .381
  • For the 2009 postseason, the Cavaliers and Magic matchup will feature two top-ranked teams in the playoffs in several statistical categories:
    • Points allowed: CLE - 1st, 84.2 / ORL - 4th, 91.5
    • Opponent rebounding: CLE - 1st, 33.0 / ORL - 4th, 38.9
    • Defensive field goal %: CLE - 1st, .422 / ORL - 5th, .445
    • Field goal percentage: CLE - 3rd, .463 / ORL - 5th, .463
  • Over the last two postseasons prior to this season, the Cavaliers defense has ranked 1st in points allowed and defensive field goal percentage. For the 2009 playoffs, the Cavs continue to rank first in those defensive categories:
    • 1st in points allowed, allowing only 84.2 ppg (next best is Miami at 87.3)
    • 1st in opponents field goal percentage at only .422 (next best is Miami at .422)
  • The Cavs have now scored 94+ points in eight out of 11 playoff games this year and since the 2006 Postseason are 22-2 (.917) when scoring at least 94 points. (STATS, Inc.)
  • In three games versus the Magic, Mo Williams is averaging 17.0 ppg, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. In his first postseason with the Cavaliers, Williams is averaging 15.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Williams has combined with LeBron James to form the 2nd highest-scoring duo in the postseason at 50.7 ppg (listing below). In the regular season, James (28.3) and Williams (17.8) held the top spot at a combined 46.1 ppg, besting the Lakers' Kobe Bryant (27.0) and Pau Gasol (18.9) at 45.9 ppg, who currently rank 4th in the playoffs. (STATS, Inc.)
  • Most Points per Game by Duos - 2008-09 Postseason (Played in 50% of team's games) 50.7 Cleveland - LeBron James & Mo Williams 48.4 San Antonio - Tony Parker & Tim Duncan 49.8 Denver - Carmelo Anthony & Chauncey Billups 45.7 L.A. Lakers - Kobe Bryant & Pau Gasol
  • In three games this series versus Orlando, Zydrunas Ilgauskas is averaging a double-double (10.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game).
  • For the playoffs, Cleveland ranks 2nd in points in the paint allowed to opponents at only 29.3 per game (San Antonio) and ranks 3rd in second chance points allowed to opponents at only 10.6 per game (Orlando, Detroit).
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11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 9:07AM #2
Susieb (DG4L)
Posts: 9,061

Ref assignments:  S. Foster, M. Callahan, J. DeRosa.

Just because you read the article, doesn't mean it needs its own thread.
11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 9:34AM #3
Udilicious42584
Posts: 3,028

I'm praying to the basketball Gods:


- Please don't let us have too many nonsense turnovers. No offensive fouls, no players slipping and falling and losing the ball, no players (Z, Andy, Big Ben) dropping a pass in the paint.


- Please allow us to shoot as close to 50% as possible. Why have you taken away the 3 point shot from us? We used to make them so easily, and so many times in a game, now they have vanished from our arsenal. Give Mo and Delonte the power to be confident again and create open opportunities for themselves.


- Please take the ball out of LeBron's hands. He deserves to roam around and get the defense tired. He deserves to be the guy at the finishing end of plays. Please allow Mo and Delonte to handle the ball and distribute to others and create for themselves when needed.


- Please take away the stubborness from Mike Brown and give him the ability to make rapid in game adjustments as needed. Allow Mike Brown to go deep into his bench for certain situations. Give Mike Brown the power to bench a starter (Z) if he continues to miss shots and is just getting abused on defense. He won't take it personally, this is the playoffs, and we must win.


- Put a lid on the basket Orlando is shooting at. All of their players have been way too hot throughout the entire series, it is time for the momentum to change.


- Give our players the spirit to attack the basket and take key players off of the court for Orlando. It mind boggles me when Cleveland is close to or actually in the bonus but for some reason would rather resort to shooting outside shots. Attack, attack, attack!!


- Please do not allow Z's son, Gortat, to have a good game.


****


- AMEN

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11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 10:10AM #4
Chubby Anorexic
Posts: 967

It doesnt get much simpler than this...


 


-We have to be aggressive and attack Howard..we will get the calls...always have this series


 


-Someone else besides Lebron has to score points


 


-Someone off the bench not named Joe Smith has to score points and be a difference maker


 


-We have to defend correctly...put Lebron on Lewis to start and make it tough for him from the get go


 


-Have to make the right adjustments if adversity arises. Put players in you havent played before. Try something. Anything can work now. Cant imagine things going any worse.


 


-Mo and Delonte have to make shots and outplay Orlando's backcourt


 


Simple as that....ONE GOAL!

11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 10:24AM #5
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11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 10:38AM #6
thaJeanniesis aka Poster(izationalizm)
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we will have a good game if we limit the stupid turnovers. everything else is obvious. i dont know whats more annoying, the missed open shots or the silly turnovers.


 


im confident that we'll get it done in great fashion tonight. 2 days ago was a rare game for us. do not expect that to happen ever again in the playoffs. we just simply had a very bad game.

11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 11:05AM #7
CURTYCURT (sober)
Posts: 20,476

turnovers turnovers turnovers!


Get it done guys.

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11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 11:40AM #8
It's our time
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May 26, 2009 -- 10:38AM, thaJeanniesis aka Poster(izationalizm) wrote:


we will have a good game if we limit the stupid turnovers. everything else is obvious. i dont know whats more annoying, the missed open shots or the silly turnovers.


 


im confident that we'll get it done in great fashion tonight. 2 days ago was a rare game for us. do not expect that to happen ever again in the playoffs. we just simply had a very bad game.



That's what's up!

11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 11:41AM #9
Allan
Posts: 16

May 26, 2009 -- 9:07AM, Susieb (DG4L) wrote:


Ref assignments:  S. Foster, M. Callahan, J. DeRosa.




 


In light of the fact that Stern does not want Cleveland to go down 3-1 and the Magic got more foul calls in Game 3 than any other playoff team this year, I'm assuming this is a crew that is favorable to Cleveland but I have no idea. I did a little research on DeRosa since I know he lives in NE Ohio and it appears he will be favorable in that his games tend to be low scoring with fewer than average fouls called against road teams.


 


Is this a favorable crew, and if yes, more importantly, why?

11 months ago  ::  May 26, 2009 - 11:43AM #10
It's our time
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May 26, 2009 -- 10:24AM, WarriorDHCT *The Guy* wrote:




This is what's up!!!!!

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