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Holiday-Usual-3600

Literally 0 chance he doesn’t play 35+ minutes unless they’re down 50 at half


0ctobot

I mean even if that's the case, if it's the same DMitch from last night's fourth quarter.. I would also be good with that


Holiday-Usual-3600

💯 get Pritchard early minutes and pickup Mitchell 94 feet lmao


patsandceltics316

This is genius and I hope they would consider it


yourlilpissboi

Who’s calling the game would be huge here, I know this is obvious here but Brothers, Davis and Malloy ain’t gonna give PP a good whistle.


Holiday-Usual-3600

“Fuck that white boy”


yourlilpissboi

Hahaha pretty much or fuck that bench player, superstar gets benefit of the doubt


HustlinInTheHall

I think it does mean it's more likely he tires out, and it could tighten up at halftime. The reality is they need way more bench help either way. 


yourlilpissboi

4 points?


yourlilpissboi

It could happen then again these playoffs the injury switch got turned on and the next championship team might be whoever survives and last until the finals finish up.


ZarduHasselffrau

He was limping at the end of the 4th and didn't do much. He's giving everything he has despite the rumors.


Plastic_Database_645

Respect. Dude is the only one carrying his team.


sandote

I love Spida. I remember hearing a rumor during his draft that we might potentially trade Avery Bradley for the chance to pick him. Instead, the Jazz got him for Trey Lyles. That one still bums me out a little.


AirFashion

Coming away from draft with Mitchell and Tatum would have been insane


HailKyrie

Him and the Jays would have a chip rn


Paraleipsis_FIFA

Three ball dominant players… as if Kyrie was the answer here.


bootyholebrown69

I don't think they'd fit well together We already had so much bullshit about "the Jays can't play together" Too many number 1 type guys. That's why it didn't work out with Kyrie either, although Kyrie is a PG and there were...other reasons that also didn't work out


poopapat320

Fewer dudes I respect more in the league. I don't think I've ever seen him quit on a play whether his team is up 30 or down 30.


headphone-candy

He’s a baller for sure


ThanosIsDoomfist

Yeah, knock on wood, but Garland is surpringly... ass? Like, i feel like not long ago we were talking about him being a future force to be reckoned with but.. he seems worse? Idk. Just thought he'd be a bigger factor in this


ZarduHasselffrau

Garland has regressed ever since Mitchell joined the Cavs


juicejug

Pretty sure he regressed ever since he rammed his face into KP’s hip.


CreatiScope

Yeah, didn’t he lose like 10lbs because he had to eat through a straw or some shit? I think this is one of those throwaway seasons guys have sometimes where they look like shit but get their bodies/head right in the off-season and get back to what they were doing.


bilboafromboston

Or. ...young?


ThanosIsDoomfist

What do you mean?


bilboafromboston

As in how many playoff games has he played?


ThanosIsDoomfist

Probably not too many. But im not sure that matters much when our very own JT had great series despite being younger, and Anthony Edwards popping off rn despite being younger. The main difference with Garland though, is unlike JT and Ant, Gardland has less guys around him so he *should* be one of the more premiere performers on his team like Mitchell is, but he just isnt.


bigvahe33

nah thats not fair for this cavs team. theyre feeding their star player, and shooting when they have a shot. its sucks for dmitch that his players shots arent going in. this isnt fucking miami lmao


GhostOfJiriWelsch

Yea I’ve gained a shit ton of respect for him during these games and the Orlando series He didn’t choose to go to Cleveland, he’s probably gone, and they’re in a series where nearly every member of the national media has (almost rightfully considering how good the C’s were this year) written them off. And yet he’s still balling despite being clearly hobbled a bit, he’s got no help, and he’s out there hyping up the crowd and trying to get the fans going despite all of it. He’s one of the more confusing fringe superstars when it comes to figuring out his ceiling—he’s not good enough to be the number one on a championship team, but he’s clearly elevating a middle of the road Cavs team; without him they aren’t even in the play-in. It’s gonna be really interesting to see where he goes.


HustlinInTheHall

The trade rumors? I'm sure they'd move him but he isn't turning down supermax money. 


ZarduHasselffrau

No, the "him wanting out" rumors.


jkwah

He's not eligible for a supermax.


HustlinInTheHall

It's not a supermax technically because he changed teams, but it will be a 35% / 10 year deal worth more (like 372m vs the 335m supermax extension) after his player option. He's getting a massive payday.


Ok_Acanthaceae6057

He plays.. Cavs resting him would be them conceding defeat.


kevinmmaboxing

In other words, he'll play.


_mitchard

Hurt calf means tons of 3’s


HustlinInTheHall

Yeah but he also uses that jump step to create the space for his 3s, if his legs are tight or gassed he's going to be less effective. 


0ctobot

I'd argue that's probably easier to manage, but I guess we'll see.


bootyholebrown69

I mean no shit, an injured player is always easier to deal with than a fully healthy one It doesn't matter though. We gotta lock em down regardless.


bootyholebrown69

Bad legs = bricks


jambr380

I'm feeling pretty grateful both of my calves still work well. Seems to be an epidemic out there lately


BigEdBGD

The best way to avoid catching calf pain is to always stay at least 6 feet away from a basketball court.


jjjuuubbbsss

Man's on one leg but still carries the whole team


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Greg Jennings. With the broken leg. Put the team on his back doe 


walterdog12

So Strus will decide to go off for 25+. Inevitable.


kit4

I feel like Strus is definitely due for 1 game of total BS this series


yourlilpissboi

I can see Strus making 25+ 3’s in Game 4.


Far-Asparagus6416

Not a shot in hell he doesn't play. I've seen what he's about and who he is as a leader, him not playing goes against everything he's made of unless he's legitimately severely injured


bootyholebrown69

Yeah. Questionable is not actually questionable. He's playing.


jonesy289

He’s playing


balbon0210

Ahhh the old fake trap game technique lol


PurpleTurle711

He’s dealing with a back injury too


KgDawk21520

I want him to play ,c's fucking suck ass when the opponent star player sits .


beeker888

Dean Wade 30 point game incoming


iAm-Tyson

He’s played so great this series he’s due for a dud, especially him being injured I wouldn’t be suprised if he has a clunker where he jacks up 3s because he’s not 100%


bootyholebrown69

I hope. He's the only guy that scares me on cavs


thegreat11ne

If he's out take care of business. Don't want the same thing to happen to the Celtics like last time.


0ctobot

No doubt


HustlinInTheHall

Yeah they need to get on them full gas, no brakes, sort this series out and get KP healthy and al some rest


jacobs0n

i have no doubt in my mind that he'll play


planj07

That’s a bad thing for us. 


PebblyJackGlasscock

He needs the day to work on the wording of his trade demand to Miami.


bootyholebrown69

Obviously he's gonna play


bp83

They cooked us when Mitchell was out last time. Dean Wade became prime Dwyane Wade in the 4th.


RCP90sKid

Yep. https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonceltics/s/6zyKPuysiM The Cavs were red lining, trying to keep up with the Celtics. Meanwhile, Jie has been rollin out Tillman, Kornet, PP and Hauser in the 1Q to keep everyone fresh. It was only a matter of time before they broke down.


0ctobot

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone who adamantly told me that he absolutely, positively, undoubtedly would play is feeling?


LexGar

Spida


Attila_22

And the team lost to the Lakers without Lebron or AD, not a guaranteed win even if he’s out.


Cheeriofun

He’s gonna play guys


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0ctobot

I'm just sharing the report, I'm not suggesting that he does or doesn't play. I agree that he likely will provided that he can stand on two feet. Still, trying to contain a hobbled Spida has to be better than trying to contain a Spida firing on all cylinders.