Just as I was thinking about how, historically, these 1pm Sunday matinees have never been a favorite of LeBron James (or any player in the NBA), news broke that The King would be sitting out today’s contest. After playing 40 minutes in Friday night’s 99-97 loss to the Raptors, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue chose to rest the Cavs’ star. Richard Jefferson started in his place.
The Wizards started the game 2.5 games out of the eighth playoff spot in the East. The Cavs, meanwhile, were 2-10 without James over the last two season. Who will come out on top?