SB Nation Cleveland - Wizards Vs. Cavaliers: Cleveland Falls To Washington, 96-85https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48841/cleveland-fave.png2012-04-26T11:54:02-05:00http://cleveland.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27387902012-04-26T11:54:02-05:002012-04-26T11:54:02-05:00Antawn Jamison Plays Last Home Game With Cavaliers: 'It's Time To Move On'
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<p>While it may come as no surprise, <span>Antawn Jamison</span> played his final home game with the <a href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> last night. With and expiring contract and plenty of tread on the tires, it was expected that Jamison and the Cavs would part ways after this season. After losing to his old team, the Washington Wizards, the postgame tweets immediately came down from the locker room, where Jamison announced that it was "time to move on."<span style="line-height: 9px;"> Quotes after the jump:</span></p>
<p>Via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2012/04/cleveland_cavaliers_drop_home.html">Tom Reed of the Plain Dealer</a>:</p>
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<p>"For me, it's time to move on," Jamison said. "I don't know what the future holds, but I definitely have a great feeling this is my last home game and tomorrow will be my last game as a Cav."</p>
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<p>Scott at WaitingForNextYear has an excellent account of Jamison's final postgame goodbyes at Quicken Loans Arena last night. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/2012/04/antawns-closing-advance/">Via WFNY</a>:</p>
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<p>"It's been a pleasure, peoples," said Jamison, addressing the security staff waiting for the Cavaliers locker room to empty out. Fist-bumps were given. Hugs were had. Every team employee Jamison encountered on his final stroll was addressed. No ball boy left behind. One of the three friends who accompanied the veteran jokingly stated, "Oh, by the way...we forgot to tell you you're under contract for one more year." That bittersweet smirk returned as the foursome arrived to the passionate pack of supporters.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/cleveland-cavaliers/2012/4/26/2977301/antawn-jamison-free-agency-cavaliers-vs-wizardsBrendan Porath2012-04-25T20:37:46-05:002012-04-25T20:37:46-05:00Cavaliers Vs. Wizards Final Score: Cleveland Downed By Streaking Washington, 96-85
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> were upended by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> on Wednesday night, 96-85, closing out their home portion of the schedule this season. The win was the Wizards' fifth in a row and the loss for the Cavs keeps them in serious contention for the third best lottery odds when the NBA Draft lottery takes place at the end of May. </p>
<p>Rookie of the Year candidate <span>Kyrie Irving</span> started the game despite coming down with an illness beforehand, but did not play beyond the first half. He finished with five points and an assist. The Cavs were instead led by D.J. Kennedy (!) who had 12 points and six rebounds in 30-plus minutes. </p>
<p>The Wizards were led by John Wall, who was close to a quadruple double; he finished with 21 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, and seven steals. </p>
<p>The Cavs close out their disappointing season Thursday night at Chicago. </p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2975758/cavaliers-vs-wizards-final-score-cleveland-downed-by-streakingPackey2012-04-25T19:26:16-05:002012-04-25T19:26:16-05:00Cavaliers Vs. Wizards Score Update: Cleveland Down 4 At Half, 49-45
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> could have a lot to lose by winning their final two games of the season (draft odds!), so it was kind of surprising to hear rookie <span>Kyrie Irving</span> would play in their final home game <a href="http://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2975431/cavaliers-vs-wizards-kyrie-irving-will-start-despite-illness/in/2738790" target="_blank">despite coming down with an illness</a>. Irving hasn't done much in helping the Cavs against the streaking <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a>, though, as the Cavs trail at the half by four, 49-45. </p>
<p>Irving only played in nine-plus minutes in the first half and had just five points (2-for-4) and an assist. In fact, the starters haven't done much, shooting 7-for-20. <span>Alonzo Gee</span> leads the Cavs with seven points and <span>Antawn Jamison</span> added six and five rebounds.</p>
<p>The Wizards are being led by <span>John Wall's</span> seven points and six assists. The Wizards are seeking their fifth straight win of the season.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2975669/cavaliers-vs-wizards-score-update-cleveland-down-4-at-half-49-45Packey2012-04-25T17:51:05-05:002012-04-25T17:51:05-05:00Cavaliers Vs. Wizards: Kyrie Irving Will Start, Despite Illness
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<p><span>Kyrie Irving</span> will start Wednesday night for the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-43) in their final home game of the season, despite missing the morning shoot around due to gastroenteritis, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLloydABJ/status/195278347759124482">Jason Lloyd of The Akron Beacon Journal</a>.</p>
<p>Cavaliers coach <span>Byron Scott</span> did not expect Irving to play, but said he wanted to play for the fans. The Cavaliers will take on the streaking Washington Wizards (18-46), who are winners of four consecutive games.</p>
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<p>Irving is the runaway leader for Rookie of the Year, playing 50 games and averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers will conclude their season on Thursday in Chicago against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a>. </p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2975431/cavaliers-vs-wizards-kyrie-irving-will-start-despite-illnessTommy King2012-04-25T10:17:33-05:002012-04-25T10:17:33-05:00Kyrie Irving 'Doubtful' For Final Home Game Of Season
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<p>Kyrie Irving is 'doubtful' for Wednesday night's home finale against the Washington Wizards due to illness.</p> <p>When the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> play their final home game of the regular season on Wednesday night, they will be doing so without the aide of star guard, <span>Kyrie Irving</span>. Apparently, Irving fell ill at some point last night and was unable to attend Wednesday morning's shootaround. </p>
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<p>Kyrie Irving doubtful tonight - not at shootaround; <span>Byron Scott</span> said he got sick last night</p>
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) <a data-datetime="2012-04-25T14:48:36+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/195162400205443074">April 25, 2012</a>
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<p>When asked for comment after practice, Cavs head coach Byron Scott asserted that Irving was likely not going to play Wednesday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a>. </p>
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<p>Kyrie Irving is sick, BScott said. He is doubtful for tonight.</p>
— Reed, Boyer (@PDcavsinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/PDcavsinsider/status/195162570909433856" data-datetime="2012-04-25T14:49:17+00:00">April 25, 2012</a>
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<p>Ultimately, the loss of Irving will make Wednesday night's game that much more difficult. Washington is currently in the midst of a four-game winning streak and will look to extend it to five-games against the Cavs. With only two games left in the season, it's unclear if Irving has potentially played his final game of his rookie year.</p>
<p>He has averaged 18.8 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game in 50 games played this season. </p>
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