Since J.B. Bickerstaff took over as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he's had a clear vision for how he wants his team to play; gritty, up-tempo, ...
Lopez said it was rewarding to earn the chain in his first regular season game. Lopez said his goal for the season was to be awkwardly effective. The Cavs brought Lopez in as a free agent back in July. scoring 12 points in 15 minutes and going 6-of-7 from the field. "Win the Scrap" is a motto emblazoned on t-shirts frequently seen at Cleveland Clinic Courts this training camp. But it's just the latest example.
Heading into the season there had been a lot of talk about who will be the starting small forward for the Cavs. Would it be Isaac Okoro or Caris LeVert?
But if Osman can continue to shoot 40 percent from three then this bench could be one of the best in the NBA. The key to all of this will be whether Cedi can stay consistent. He continued to impress in the second game against the Chicago Bulls. He had a plus 41 +/- difference against the Bulls. 13 of those came in the first half alone. In the first game of the season, he dropped 17 points.
Who will be the Cavaliers' starting small forward this season was a hot topic before the game. Would it be Caris LeVert or Isaac Okoro?
Coming off the bench and scoring the game-winning goal might really make a difference. Against the Bulls, he had a plus-41 +/- difference. In the second game against the Chicago Bulls, he displayed even more promise.