CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cavs as soon as once more had a nationally televised matchup – their second in 5 days – and have been put beneath the microscope in what was a rollercoaster efficiency in a loss to the Sixers in Philadelphia on Wednesday night time.
May this workforce actually take down Boston, Milwaukee or Philadelphia? Are they composed sufficient to deal with the stress of playoff basketball? Or are they only a yr forward of schedule and a pleasant story?
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Previous to the sport, the ESPN NBA Countdown crew, consisting of Stephen A. Smith and former NBA guards J.J. Redick and Jalen Rose mentioned how the East might play out, together with who might problem perceived entrance runners Boston and Milwaukee.
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Whereas Smith and Rose brushed over the Cavs to speak about Philadelphia finishing “the method”, Redick – as he did final Friday, put his a few of his chips in on the quickly maturing Cavs.
“I feel the apparent reply right here is the 76ers, however I’ll play satan’s advocate right here as a result of I feel we’re sleeping a little bit bit on the Cleveland Cavaliers,” Redick mentioned.
“By all metrics, that is an elite workforce in basketball. No. 1 defensive within the league, No. 10 offense and No. 2 web score. The place they’ve struggled is closing out video games, they haven’t been good there. However their core 4, all beneath 26 years outdated. All of them have made an All-Star sport except Evan Mobley. This can be a workforce that in the event that they determine it out come playoff time, they’re going to be very harmful within the Jap Convention.”
Rose summed up the Cavaliers in six phrases:
“The Cleveland Cavaliers are forward of schedule,” Rose mentioned.
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Within the final 15 video games, the Cavs have one of the best web score (+9.9) within the NBA. The following two groups behind them are the Milwaukee Bucks (+7.5) and Boston Celtics (+5.3).
Cleveland had arrived in Philadelphia on a seven-game successful streak, their second-longest of the season. That they had the fifth-best document within the NBA (38-22).
Philadelphia’s Jalen McDaniels, left, goes up for a shot towards the Cavs’ Evan Mobley through the first half Wednesday.AP
The Cavs entered the matchup only one sport behind the 76ers for the third seed. It was a possibility to make up floor.
“This is a chance to indicate that this isn’t a three-team race atop the Easten Convention,” ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps mentioned hours earlier than tipoff.
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“We speak in regards to the Celtics, we speak in regards to the Bucks, we clearly speak in regards to the 76ers… if they arrive in right here tonight and beat the 76ers on the street, I feel it sends a message that not solely would you tie Philly within the standings, however you must have a look at them, particularly with Brooklyn dropping Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, as a professional fourth workforce atop the convention which you could anticipate to advance and win a collection.”
The Cavs will deal with Philadelphia as soon as extra on March 15 to resolve who wins the season collection and a possible tiebreaker.
It’s laborious to consider with 4 starters averaging over double figures that offensive manufacturing is a query mark for the Cavs.
However ESPN reporter Zach Lowe is intrigued to see if the Cavs’’firepower can match their league-leading protection. He believes that’s the key to a a lot deeper run.
“The largest query I’ve in regards to the Cavs is can they rating sufficient towards one of the best defenses within the NBA,” Lowe mentioned.
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“They’ve one of the best protection within the NBA, that’s legit, that’s not going wherever. However they begin two large males who’re non-shooters and a 3rd wing in Isaac Okoro who’s a shaky shooter and defenses ignore him. Within the final month or so, they’ve began to reply that query. They’re sneakily as much as tenth in factors per possession (1.16).
“In the event that they grasp there, and people two guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland proceed to do the spectacular, and Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen proceed to develop and develop and develop, possibly this offense, that seemed prefer it was sort of not prepared for prime time within the playoffs, they’re beginning to seem like they may be able to push these guys tougher than we thought,” Lowe mentioned.
The loss slowed the Cavs’ momentum for now as they rejuvenate through the All-Star break and put together to make their 21-game push to complete off the common season.
“I can be genuinely shocked if we don’t get Boston and Milwaukee within the convention finals,” ESPN’s Tim Legler mentioned on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt following the Cavs’ loss. “These two groups are head and shoulders above all people else, although Philadelphia is there inside hanging distance.”
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An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area.
According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled will close its Akron and Mentor locations on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25,
The announcement comes after Melt was sued by Easton Town Center—where one of its locations once operated—and after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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The eatery, known for its indulgent grilled cheeses, at one point operated two Columbus storefronts, one in the Short North and the other at Easton. Both of these restaurants are now closed.
“This decision was very difficult to make on a personal and professional level. Operating multiple locations is unfortunately not sustainable for the immediate or long-term future,” Fish’s statement reads. “This difficult decision was made to ensure Melt Bar & Grilled will continue and succeed with a much smaller footprint.”
Fish also announced Melt’s Lakewood location will be undergoing renovations between Sept. 2-9.
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Following the closures, Melt’s only remaining locations are in Cleveland, where the concept began. They operate one location in Lakewood, and two other stores on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and Progressive Field.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a bomb threat made towards a business on the city’s West Side.
Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz says officers received a call from PPG Industries, located at 3800 W. 143rd St. around 7:30 a.m. Thursday for the threat.
Sgt. Diaz says employees evacuated the building out of caution. Officers did not find any evidence of a threat after investigating.
Sgt. Diaz says the threat remains under investigation.
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19 News received the following comment from PPG Industries:
PPG’s Cleveland, Ohio facility is currently working with local authorities to ensure the safety and security of our employees and the surrounding community, which is our first priority, following a threat the facility received this morning. The site was briefly evacuated while authorities investigated, but has now returned to normal operations. PPG’s Cleveland facility manufactures paints and coatings for use by automotive manufacturers. For additional information, please contact Cleveland authorities.
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