Category Archives: Mo Williams

James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading →

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The Cavs win impressively in Orlando

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Well, for one night the Cavs changes all paid off handsomely. They looked like a championship-caliber team with depth in Wednesday's impressive win in Orlando. LeBron James was his usual self, Shaquille O'Neal got Dwight Howard in early foul trouble … Continue reading →

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Cavs lose the opener to Boston

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Not a great opening night for the Cavs, who looked like a team still trying to find itself. LeBron James called it a "transition period." Coach Mike Brown said: "We will get better." The cynic in me started to ask … Continue reading →

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Ranking one, two, three in something

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Mike Brown, Danny Ferry and Mo Williams finished one-two-three in ESPN.com's list of the biggest playoff losers. Remember when life was rosy after consecutive sweeps?  

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Tonight's game comes down to …

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

What does tonight's game boil down to? In its essence, its purest form, its DNA, its molecular structure? Shooting. Mo Williams took a huge stride toward regaining his form in Game 5 (after he had taken small strides in Game … Continue reading →

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Some more thoughts while flying to Orlando

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

—It is imperative that Mo Williams find his shot tonight. At times in Game 2, Williams looked like a mess. He hesitated on shots and looked very uncertain. The Cavs made a concerted effort to get him shots early, and … Continue reading →

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The Cavs key to winning rests in their touchstone

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Pat McManamon

It was frustrating to watch the Cavs offense bog down in Game 1 into the old style offense. See LeBron. See LeBron dribble. See LeBron dribble some more. See LeBron shoot. Yes, James, as he said, "had it going." He … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Mo Williams' attempted game-winner

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Mo Williams made one impossible shot at the end of the half and darn near made another at the end of the game in the Cavs Game 1 loss to Orlando Wednesday night. Williams was on the receiving of LeBron … Continue reading →

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The Cavs lose Game 1 to Orlando

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Mike Brown called his team's offense in the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals "stagnant." That's putting it politely. The Cavs lost Game 1 to Orlando because they quit doing the things they had done all … Continue reading →

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The Cavs win Game 3 — no reason to believe it won't be a sweep

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I think I'll let Mo Williams sum up the Cavs win in Game 3: "I was 1-for-11 and Delonte (West) was 0-for-7 and we had eight turnovers between us And we win the game by 11 on the road. What … Continue reading →

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Cavs enjoy themselves again, and it's too bad if Boston didn't like it

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Someone asked Mike Brown after the game if he worries that the Cavs' in-game, on-the-bench celebrations are becoming too much, whether other teams might resent them. The same person asked LeBron James if he worried that dancing and celebrating on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cavs, Celtics, Delonte West, LeBron, McManamon, Mike Brown, Mo Williams, Ray Allen | Tagged , , , , | 30 Comments

Some wild finishes for the Cavs and at the MAC tourney

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Nice win for the Cavs last night in LA. Yes it's the Clippers and you wish they'd have put them away early, but a win is a win is a win. A wise man once said that. ESPN.com covered the … Continue reading →

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After further review …

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Pat McManamon

After pondering the Cavs win over Miami Tuesday night, three plays stand out. One was Lebron's drive and one-handed slam late. The one where he cut across the lane and threw it down, as he said, with force. Not as … Continue reading →

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As for all those complaints about Mo Williams not being an All Star …

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Pat McManamon

… umm … never mind.

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Guess who is friends with Mo Williams?

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Pat McManamon

One of the loyal blog readers noticed that new Cavs guard Mo Williams has a special friend (thanks to the gentlemenly Mr. Close for the photo):

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Some thoughts on the Cavs trade

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Some random thoughts on the Cavs’ deal to acquire Mo Williams: —Hate losing Joe Smith. Guys like him don’t come along often. Consummate pro. But … as they say … whoever they are … you got to give something to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cavs, Delonte West, Joe Smith, McManamon, Mo Williams, Wally Szczerbiak | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments