Missing three starters, the Cavs put up a valiant effort against the Atlantic Division leading Philadelphia 76s. Well, for the first quarter, anyway. The final three periods were practically garbage time. Antawn Jamison led the Cavs with 20 points and 8 boards, Ramon Sessions scored 19 points and dished out 8 assists and Alonzo Gee added 17 points off the bench but it wasn’t nearly enough. Jrue Holiday torched the Cavs for 20 points and Lou Williams had 19 points off the bench for Philly, who had six players finish in double figures.
Philadelphia’s depth and Cleveland’s lack thereof were a stark contrast throughout the game. The Cavs were down just 21-19 after the first period but less than two minutes into the second period the Sixers built a commanding 30-19 lead and never looked back.
- The five to start the second quarter for Cleveland: Boobie-Eyenga-Gee-Samuels-Thompson. Weird lineup. Lord knows that group hasn’t seen much floor time together but they ...
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