All Star break analysis - Dreece's Dynasty

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All Star break analysis

Posted on April 16, 2013 at 03:17 AM.

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Simulating forward leave us after the all star break and right up against the trade deadline. Earlier in the season I was contemplating one more move after acquiring Joakim Noah earlier in the season for Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller. But to coach Dreece's surprise the team has gelled very fast and players are very comfortable in their roles and just seem excited to play for the freshman coach. Looking forward Cleveland for the first time all season have a healthy squad 1-12 so coach Dreece will have all his tools at his disposal will he be able to keep the team on it's current path???

Divisional Outlook

Last year at this point of the season the Cavs were 7.5 games behind the division leading Chicago Bulls but this season the roles have reversed and the people of Cleveland couldn't be more happier.

Eastern conference playoff chase

In spite of Cleveland's slow start they have recovered nicely and are headed for a collision course with the Miami Heat if the team can stay healthy in the second half of the season. If the Cavs can finish out 18-12 in the last 30 that would be an eight game improvement over last season but I think the boys from Cleveland have higher goals set for the finish and I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Rookie of the Year??

Justin "JoJo" Washington has been nothing short of spectacular in his rookie season in the NBA. His size has been a major asset in the offense and he's working hard to catch his defensive ability up to the level of his defense he's shown flashes blocking shots and playing the passing lanes effectively but a little more consistency wouldn't hurt. He's been excellent from the ft line and effective from deep and have a few highlight dunks to add to his already impressive resume but lone question remains....will JoJo dominate the rookie of the year race or will he relinquish his grip on the race..we will find out shortly.

Refined Focus

Controlling your division is one thing but being part of the elite is what every owner is trying to accomplish when he/she write those massive checks out to his players and coaches and these teams up to this date is what the definition of ELITE is.

Here we are sitting in the top 10 in the power ranking late in the season and seem to be headed for home court in at least the first round.I can't speak enough about the character of this team and it's gonna be tested immediately because the next game up on the schedule is a trip to the bayou to visit the #3 Hornets see you there!