With an extremely dangerous section of the schedule coming up for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s important they try to not go into that stretch on a losing note. Friday night the New Jersey Nets (6-13) visit The Q to take on the Cavaliers (7-10). After tonight’s game, the Cavaliers’ next 10 games are all against opponents who should be in the playoffs this spring. The Cavaliers, fresh off two nights sleep in their own beds and a game off, can’t afford a let down game against the Nets.
The Nets are limping into this game, in one sense, and red hot in another. Having won 4 of their last 8 and coming off a great win against the 76ers Wednesday night, the Nets are playing their best basketball of the year. However, injuries and illness are taking their toll on the Nets right now.
Brook Lopez is still a couple weeks away from returning, Marshon Brooks is doubtful with an achilles injury, Kris Humphries is questionable with an illness, Mehmet Okur sat out shootaround with back spasms, and ...
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Waiting For Next Year:
PLAYERS:
Brook Lopez,
Marshon Brooks,
Kris Humphries,
Mehmet Okur,
Damion James,
Deron Williams,
Kyrie Irving
TEAMS: Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets
TEAMS: Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets
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