Season Opener: Jamison Comes Up Big in Thriller http://community.2ksports.com/community/storage/media/v/l3/l2416/m2417526.jpg Antawn Jamison's 23 points including 5 in the final minute of the game carried the Cavs to a victory to open the season. Box Score 10/30/11 (Cavs @ Nets) Cle-NJ 1st 15-19 2nd 22-19 3rd 17-19 4th 22-17 ---------- Final: Cleveland 76, New Jersey 74 http://www.factory-outlet-stores.info/images/com_sobi2/clients/558_under_armour_clinton_img.jpgUnder Armour Big Three Performers (Team by Team) Cavs Jamison: 23 pts, 7 boards, 3 blk Graham: 14 pts, 3 ast Williams: 14 pts, 3 stl Nets Harris: 30 pts, 4 ast, 3 stl, 2 blk Lopez: 17 pts, 7 boards, 2 blk Favors: 8 pts, 8 boards http://www.thinkinguncommon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/gatorade_thumb.jpg Gatorade "That's G" Game Recap Coming off one of the most depressing offseasons in NBA history, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed hustle and spirit in their tip off to the NBA season. Facing a slightly redone Nets team, the Cavs played their first game without LeBron in 7 years. Things started shaky, as the Cavs only put up 15 points in the first quarter. However, the offense picked up in the 2nd quarter. The half ended with a buzzer beating 3 from Mo Williams from around half court. Coming out of the half, Coach Byron Scott had his Cavs ready. The Cavs opened up a 14-2 run and took a 51-40 lead. The Nets, however, came rolling back. The guard-center combo of Devin Harris and Brook Lopez kept the Nets offense in good flow, as both combined for 47 of the Nets' 74 points. The Cavs were down by three when the fourth quarter began. In the waning minutes of the game, the Cavs took a 71-69 lead. On the Nets' next possession, Devin Harris made a three point shot to give the Nets a 72-71 lead. But the Cavs, lead by Jamison, came back. On the following possession, Jamison took one of his awkward shots in the paint and got the and one. Making the free throw, the Cavs took a 74-72 lead. However, Devin Harris made it clear that this game wasn't over yet. He drove to the basket for the easy lay up, stunning the Cavs. The crowd went crazy. With 9 seconds left, though, the Cavs still wanted to win. With no timeouts left, Ramon Sessions ran the ball up the floor, handed it off the the hot hand, Jamison. Jamison caught the ball in the post, turned around to take the 10 foot jumper, and nailed it. The Nets had no time to retaliate, and the Cavs had won the game. http://media.cleveland.com/startingblocks/photo/new-cavaliers-secondary-logojpg-3e1cc85a3e691cec_small.jpgCavaliers Extra Post-Game Comments Antawn Jamison - "My team needed me tonight and I delivered. We have a lot to overcome this season and I think that we can do some things. It feels really good to start off on a good note." Byron Scott - "I saw a lot of positives on the court tonight. We got the job done and won a tough contested game. There's always going to be calls or plays that you regret, but we have to get past that. We've got a tough game tomorrow at home so we have to be ready." Game Notes - Ramon Sessions and Ryan Hollins looked lost at some points during the game. Sessions had only 4 points and had 5 fouls which handicapped his game. Hollins has a lot of work to do if he wants more playing time. - Mo Williams looks like a lock for starting shooting guard. Played off the ball extremely well. - JJ Hickson had some moments but the team expects more from him now. Had only 9 points. - It looks like the team is going to be running most games. Most of the night, the Cavs were up tempo and on the break. Joey Graham had a few impressive dunks to help the momentum. The defense is also a good sign so far. Game 2: Home Opener vs. Bulls (10/31/10)