With the Cavs coming off a long winning streak of one, and the Blazers suffering through an interminable losing streak of two, something was bound to break. Let’s get to it.
1st Quarter: The Cavaliers opened the contest with a starting lineup of Tristan Thompson, Cedi Osman, Rodney Hood, Alec Burks and Collin Sexton. As is their custom, the Cavs’ first play fed Rodney Hood the rock off of Pick and Roll action for a pull-up jumper. Nothing is more indicative of this Cavs season than that opening game philosophy. On the bright side, Rodney got a little deeper than usual, and drilled the first elbow J of the game.