All times are CENTRAL-Visitor-HomeTime(19-17) PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS(24-12) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS6:00 pm (NBATV)(25-12) SAN ANTONIO SPURS(18-18) NEW YORK KNICKS6:30 pm(10-26) ATLANTA HAWKS(14-24) PHOENIX SUNS8:00 pm(13-23) CHARLOTTE HORNETS(12-24) SACRAMENTO KINGS9:00 pm(12-25) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES(16-19) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS9:30 pm (NBATV)
This is going to take a while. The first few games could be misleading one way or the other. IMO, the real question is how IT fits with Kevin Love, who has thrived as the #2 option this year. Either Love or IT will have to accept being the #3 guy. If Love, he may revert back to previous form and disappear at crucial times. If IT, he could prove a serious liability on the court when he isn't scoring a lot. I can see the Cavs going to another level with IT or not improving much at all. Right now they can use a little shakeup to get out of their rut.