Sacramento -13
Cleveland a team that may not win 27 games this year. :nono: Wagner out for Cleve. Cavs have a decent frontcourt in Big Z and Darius Miles but they will be no match for Webber and company. Very tough for a young team without a true leader on the squad to open on the road, and of all places, Sacramento. Kings know Lakers are hurting early in year due to injuries and will want to come out of the gate strong and build momentum in their division. Cleveland starting five is young and athletic in Jones, Davis, Z, Miles and co. but they are facing a team that will force turnovers and easy fastbreak points in this contest. Cavs also have no 3pt threat to counteract Stoya and company hoisting from behind the arc. Also a good spot for Sac to break in Bibby's sub since Cleve has no "real" point guard either.
Cleveland a team that may not win 27 games this year. :nono: Wagner out for Cleve. Cavs have a decent frontcourt in Big Z and Darius Miles but they will be no match for Webber and company. Very tough for a young team without a true leader on the squad to open on the road, and of all places, Sacramento. Kings know Lakers are hurting early in year due to injuries and will want to come out of the gate strong and build momentum in their division. Cleveland starting five is young and athletic in Jones, Davis, Z, Miles and co. but they are facing a team that will force turnovers and easy fastbreak points in this contest. Cavs also have no 3pt threat to counteract Stoya and company hoisting from behind the arc. Also a good spot for Sac to break in Bibby's sub since Cleve has no "real" point guard either.