Davis sick, Cavaliers close out Lakers and LeBron with giant Mitchell

One day this summer, my phone rings Ricky Rubio. On the other side of the set, the Cavaliers general manager, Coby Altman.

“Ricky, you have the option of bringing in Donovan Mitchell,” Altman said.

“When it comes, we can move the project forward for three or four years,” Ricky replied.

Blessed by Ricky – as the point guard told ‘El Reberzo’ – sits Masnow discussion on the bench Kevin Love and some others lebron jamesDonovan Mitchell had the best night ever with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 43 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals. He decided to do it in the most solemn place. lebron, One of the many privileged witnesses to Mitchell’s recital to kill the Lakers (116 – 102). The base came for nights like this, but expect better things on the streets of Ohio. lebron, caressing the masses from the parquet floor, dwelling in pleasant memories, Endless nostalgia.

“I always love coming here. I have memories that I will never forget,” said the excited “King.” But the Cavaliers aren’t always in the ring 2016.

However, the team JB Bickerstaff It’s been a long time since he was freed from that lasting memory because his present is so great. Anthony Davis – flu symptoms sent him to the locker room before the end of the first quarter – but a proud, hard-working, never losing sight of the Cavaliers until the final quarter, all offensive until they said so. there was a limit – more exposure without a pivot – and they couldn’t take it anymore Mitchell.

“Spide” He showed perfection this final quarter by scoring 17 points and making 5 of his 6 field goals. LeBron was neglected too much and had a lot of trouble going 5-5, 21 points (8/17 shots) and his 17 rebounds, a fearsome 16% (6/36), measured all the effort put in by some Lakers who stripped past on the perimeter. Without Davis and outside threats, it wouldn’t be possible, no matter how “The King” commands. Russell Westbrook He helped him with 16 points (6/13 on shooting), but also demanded the most generous version of the point guard.

“Coming to Cleveland is always love”

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The flu could not interrupt the “eyebrows” in a better time and interfered with a very interesting and exciting scene. giant duel, Impressive Davis coming from shocking 55 points against Washington Wizards against Cavaliers’ ‘Twin Towers’, once in a perfect couple Jarrett Allen he recovered from his injury Evan MobleyThe Lakers’ center has been so stifled by both the virus and the Cavaliers’ compact and big defense that they can only register one point in eight minutes on the court without taking a shot from the field. was.

Allen’s wide sleeves celebrating his comeback, without Davis 24 points (11/14 at TC) -22 in the first half-, 11 rebounds. JB Bickerstaff’s team is an example of how to get the most out of a single action and explores various alternatives. ‘Pick and Roll’ Allen himself was a prolific enforcer. Not only is Mitchell (5 assists) and above all productive Darius Garland (21 points at 8/18 in TC), but he is also admirable at 11 baskets and producing just 1 loss, directing him. handled block plays deftly.While Allen also gave him, sometimes more laterally Variety of definitions Sometimes the continuation is short, sometimes it’s long.

The Lakers insisted on defending with “drops” and encouraging managers to shoot, but that type of defense often failed when Allen, Mitchell, or Garland weren’t pulling the ball. floating shot. Mitchell left a demonstration of skill and a team for the Cavs by scoring on the play more off the ball Even actions like “pin down”.

before the team it seemed just a matter of time Durbin Ham Although they said goodbye to the game, logic took time to seep in, and it wasn’t until the end that the game fell apart with the Cavaliers trailing 85-83 at the end of the third quarter.

Not only did the Lakers make the most of their transitions to hold out at halftime (57-51), they also took advantage of resources like Russell Westbrook’s penetration to create a stuck static attack that surprised them there. Best of all, I received double the unexpected pleasure.not so much Dennis Schrader (16 points) Little by little, it leaves traces of what was in the Eurobasket. Thomas BryantThe 25-year-old ex-Wizards replaced Davis in very dignified fashion, adding 19 points (8/12 on shots) and 9 rebounds in his best game of the season, along with paint on both tracks. It would have been a great day for some Lakers who provided a great team image if they had won. 52 points off the bench With Mitchell in this state, the 19-man Cavaliers didn’t need it either.

Bryant’s role was essential in closing Allen’s continuation, which had few shots in the second half and dropped to two points (one-third in shots). But Mitchell, from threes, from mid-range, and in all respects – The Lakers ended up defending him for the change – and he was completely unstoppable, eventually becoming the announcer for Cleveland’s parties. lebron But at the same time she wants to forget him.