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Game Preview: Cavaliers vs. Suns – January 27, 2016 Author: Staff Report Publication: Cavs.com
Game Summary
The Cavaliers will conclude their four-game homestand on Wednesday night when they square off against the Phoenix Suns for the final time this season. The Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. (ET).
Cleveland (31-12) is 25-6 in its last 31 regular season games against Western Conference opponents (11-5 this season). The Wine and Gold have also won 13 of their last 14 regular season games over the West at The Q.
The Cavs are coming off of a 114-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. In the victory, the Cavaliers scored 21 points off of 11 Minnesota turnovers and had a 20-8 advantage in second change points. Cleveland also knocked down 11 three-pointers against the Timberwolves and is averaging 10.0 triples a game, which is 5th-most in the NBA. Furthermore, in their last four games against Phoenix, the Cavs are averaging 12.5 three-pointers per game. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Ohio Lottery Winning Time: Feels Like the First Time Author: Joe Gabriele Publication: Cavs.com
After a 10-year NBA career that included tours with seven squads and a pair of World Championships, Tyronn Lue’s basketball life led him to that moment where he’d eventually get his first career win as a head coach.
It wasn’t exactly on the NBA’s biggest stage – a Monday night in late January against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But Lue knows that his victory was the first of many to come. And he’s definitely hoping that his final win this season actually does occur on the NBA’s biggest stage.
As the Land Down Under celebrated Matthew Dellavedova’s gutsy Australia Day performance from 9,200 miles away – with Maryborough’s favorite son finishing with 18 points, seven assists, four boards and a steal – the Cavaliers were celebrating their new head coach’s first career win. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova says ‘I’m always going to be grateful’ to David Blatt Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Before the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, a confident Matthew Dellavedova addressed the crowd.
He couldn’t have pulled that off a year and a half ago. He was too shy, plus he had more pressing things on his mind — like trying to secure a role on a much-improved team that had just welcomed home LeBron James. He hadn’t broken out of his shell yet.
Monday the team hosted its first “Australia Day Game.” The contest was broadcast live on ESPN Australia in Dellavedova’s native land. In his address, he thanked the organization for acknowledging this day, waved hello to his mom and dad, and thanked the fans for their sustained loyalty, before he joined his teammates in a huddle. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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