Monthly Archives: April 2015

CAVS NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS

Posted: Apr 16, 2015 by . Filed under Blog Posts, Feature Articles | 36 Comments

The Cavs at 53-29 posted the 2nd best record in the Eastern Conference and the 7th best record in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are a perfect 23-0 at The Q when they score 100 points or more.

The Cavs posted a 27-17 record  against the 15 teams who made the NBA playoffs this season.

The Cavs were 18-10 against all Eastern Conference playoff teams this season.

The Cavs went 9-7 against the Western Conference playoff teams.

The only Eastern Conference playoff team the Cavs had a losing record against was the Atlanta Hawks 1-3.

The Cavs beat every NBA playoff team at least one times this season except the Houston Rockets 0-2.

In their final 43 games the Cavs went 34-9.

In 69 games with LeBron James in the line up the Cavaliers posted a 50-19 mark.

The Cavs starting line up of Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith, LeBron James, Kevin Love and Timofey Mozgov posted a 29-4 record, best winning percentage of any starting 5 in the NBA this season. (Thanks John Michael for that info)

LeBron, Kyrie and K-Love Media photo - 9-26-14

The Cavaliers “Big 3” of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love combined to average roughly 63ppg – 19rpg – 15apg. James played in 69 games, Irving and Love in 75.

When the “Big 3” scored 80 points or more this season the Cavs were a perfect 6-0.

When the “Big 3” scored 75 points or more the Cavs went 11-1.

When the “Big 3” scored 70 points or more the Cavs were 14-2.

When the “Big 3” scored 65 points or more the Cavs went 20-4.

The Cavs without LeBron James in the line up went 3-10 this season.

The Cavs without Kyrie Irving in the line up went 1-6 this season.

The Cavs without Kevin Love in the line up went 3-4 this season.

After making the trades for Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith and Timofey Mozgov and with all 3 in the line up the Cavs posted a 30-9 record.

The Cavs record by month: October/November 8-7, December 10-7, January 11-6, February 8-3, March 11-4 and April 5-2.

LeBron James led the Cavaliers in scoring average at 25.3ppg.

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers in rebounding average at 9.7rpg.

LeBron James led the Cavaliers in assists per game at 7.4.

Timofey Mozgov led the Cavaliers in blocked shots per game at 1.2.

Tristan Thompson Podium Photo Cavs Media Day 2014

Tristan Thompson was on the only Cavalier to play in all 82 games this season. “Doube T” has now played in 288 consecutive games.

The Cavaliers home record of 31-10 is the 2nd best in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers 103.1 points per game is 2nd best in the Eastern Conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAVS vs CELTICS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Posted: Apr 16, 2015 by . Filed under Blog Posts, Feature Articles | Leave a comment

NBA Playoffs 2015 – First Round Schedule

                                       Eastern Conference Playoff Schedule             

#2 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS  vs   #7 BOSTON CELTICS

Cavs Game Wide Shot 2015

    Game 1 – Sun  April 19  Boston at Cleveland              3:00PM   3:00PM      ABC/R

Game 2 – Tue  April 21  Boston at Cleveland              7:00PM   7:00PM       TNT

Game 3 – Thu  April 23  Cleveland at Boston              7:00PM   7:00PM      TNT

Game 4 – Sun  April 26  Cleveland at Boston              1:00PM   1:00PM       ABC

Game 5 * Tue  April 28  Boston at Cleveland                TBD           TBD          TBD

Game 6 * Thu  April 30  Cleveland at Boston                TBD          TBD          TBD

Game 7 * Sat  May 2     Boston at Cleveland                  TBD           TBD         TNT

LEBRON JAMES POSTGAME vs CELTICS 4-10-15

Posted: Apr 10, 2015 by . Filed under Audio, Current Interviews | 61 Comments

Here is what “King James” had to say following the Cavs 99-90 loss to the Celtics on Friday night.

Listen here –

LeBron James Standing Photo Ball On Hip Cavs Media Day 2014

 

TRIBE PRESIDENT MARK SHAPIRO ON THE 2015 INDIANS

Posted: Apr 6, 2015 by . Filed under Audio, Current Interviews, Feature Articles, Podcasts | 37 Comments

Here’s my 1 on 1 interview from the Kenny Roda Show on News/Talk 1480 WHBC with Cleveland Indians team president Mark Shapiro as we talked opening day, Corey Kluber’s new contract, the Tribe’s chances in the A.L. Central and more.

Listen Here –

Kenny Roda and Mark Shapiro 2013 - Copy

 

2015 INDIANS OFFICIAL OPENING DAY ROSTER

Posted: Apr 5, 2015 by . Filed under Blog Posts, Feature Articles | 56 Comments

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the Major League roster:

Purchased the contract of RHP ANTHONY SWARZAK from the Triple-A Columbus roster.

Placed RHP JOSH TOMLIN (right shoulder surgery/retro 29-Mar) on the 15-day Disabled List and rescinded his March 30 option to AAA Columbus.

Placed OF NICK SWISHER (rehab, bi-lateral knee surgery/retro 2-Apr) and INF ZACH WALTERS (right oblique strain/retro 27-Mar) on the 15-day Disabled List

Placed RHP GAVIN FLOYD (right elbow fracture/surgery) on the 60-day Disabled List.

Reassigned LHP BRUCE CHEN, C BRETT HAYES, RHP JEFF MANSHIP, RHP SHAUN MARCUM, INF MICHAEL MARTINEZ, INF RYAN ROHLINGER and 1B/OF JERRY SANDS to the AAA Columbus roster.

Michael Brantley Taking BP in Spring Training - Follow Through on Swing 2-27-15

The Indians are set to open the 2015 Championship Season in Houston on Monday, April 6 with the following roster:

# PITCHERS (13/2) B/T

49 ADAMS, Austin R/R

37 ALLEN, Cody R/R

48 ATCHISON, Scott R/R

47 BAUER, Trevor R/R

59 CARRASCO, Carlos R/R

57 CROCKETT, Kyle L/L

50 HAGADONE, Nick L/L

58 HOUSE, T.J. R/L

28 KLUBER, Corey R/R

34 McALLISTER, Zach R/R

35 RZEPCZYNSKI, Marc L/L

27 SHAW, Bryan S/R

51 SWARZAK, Anthony R/R

26 FLOYD, Gavin R/R (60DL)

43 TOMLIN, Josh R/R (15DL)

# CATCHERS (2) B/T

10 GOMES, Yan R/R

55 PEREZ, Roberto R/R

# INFIELDERS (5/1) B/T

4 AVILES, Mike R/R

8 CHISENHALL, Lonnie L/R

22 KIPNIS, Jason L/R

11 RAMIREZ, Jose S/R

41 SANTANA, Carlos S/R

6 WALTERS, Zach S/R (15DL)

# OUTFIELDERS (5/1) B/T

24 BOURN, Michael L/R

23 BRANTLEY, Michael L/L

44 MOSS, Brandon L/R

7 MURPHY, David L/L

9 RABURN, Ryan R/R

33 SWISHER, Nick S/L (15DL)