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The Potential Impact of Big Z’s Injury
The Potential Impact of Big Z’s Injury
The left ankle injury that Zydrunas Ilgauskas suffered versus Philadelphia on December 10 when he landed on former Cav Donyell Marshall’s foot was originally diagnosed as a sprain but further tests have revealed that he … [ visit site to read more ]
Cavaliers to Roll Out Another Jersey?
Cavaliers to Roll Out Another Jersey?
waitingfornextyear.com — To throwback or not to throwback? That is the question. The Cavaliers have hit the hardwood in... several different jersey combinations this season. Of course, they have their standard home and away jerseys that feature the navy/wine/white ensemble.  ... (more) Cavaliers to Roll Out Another Jersey?
Bulls v Cavs: In Which Wild Thing Becomes Z's Ankles
Bulls v Cavs: In Which Wild Thing Becomes Z's Ankles
blog.cleveland.com — Got so wrapped up in Shawshank Redemption on HBO, I almost forgot about the Cavs pre-game show....... (more) Bulls v Cavs: In Which Wild Thing Becomes Z's Ankles
Lakers Lead NBA With Top Record
Lakers Lead NBA With Top Record
laballtalk.com — The Celtics and Cavs have lost while the Lakers beat the Blazers. The Lakers are now the... only team left with five losses and look to continue their winning ways. The Eastern Conference teams have clearly been struggling recently while the Lakers look to extend their 7 game winning streak! (more) Lakers Lead NBA With Top Record
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The Potential Impact of Big Z's Injury
20 Second Timeout — ... Zydrunas Ilgauskas has been sidelined by a fracture in his left ankle. The good news is that the injury is not related to and did not compromise the foot reconstruction surgeries that he had earlier in his career but Ilgauskas may miss up to a month, which probably adds up to 14 games--nine of which will be played on the road, including matchups with the Magic and the Lakers. In my newest article for CavsNews, I examine how Ilgauskas' injury will affect the Cavaliers: The Potential Impact of Big Z's Injury

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... David Friedman for CavsNews.com:  “Unlike Varejao and Wallace, Ilgauskas is also a deadly outside shooter who can spread the court after running a screen/roll action with LeBron James or Mo Williams. Ilgauskas’ absence during the next month or so could have critical playoff implications because the Cavs are not only battling the Boston Celtics for the best record in the Eastern Conference but they also only have a slim lead over the Orlando Magic for the third seed. Last season, the Celtics demonstrated the value of home court advantage during their title run; the L.A. ...

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