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David Blatt on his decision to start Mike Miller at shooting guard: 'We have had some issues coming off the bench'
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On the heels of the Cleveland Cavaliers' most lopsided loss of the season, head coach David Blatt will make another change to his starting lineup, swapping out Shawn Marion for Mike Miller.
"We really have been getting a great contribution from Shawn when he was starting, but we are looking at our situation and we have had some issues coming off the bench," Blatt said. "We're looking for a way to fortify that."
The Cavs' bench has been a point of concern since the beginning of the season, averaging 24.8 points (27th) on 43 percent shooting. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James passes Charles Barkley and clinches win over Brooklyn Nets: Joe Vardon's instant analysis
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – LeBron James scored eight points in the fourth quarter and nailed a free throw with 1.3 seconds left to finalize a 95-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
James finished with 22 points and moved into 23rd place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing Charles Barkley. James also registered nine assists -- four to Mike Miller, who returned from a seven-game stint on the sidelines (concussion) and scored 21 points in his first start this season.
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Mike Miller bombs away in his return, guiding Cleveland Cavaliers to 95-91 victory
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – After making what may have been viewed as a questionable move initially, Cavaliers head coach David Blatt came out smelling like a rose Friday night. Mike Miller's seven 3-pointers and his insertion into the starting lineup proved to be the key in getting the Cavaliers a 95-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets at The Q.
Miller got the start in his first game back from a concussion. Shawn Marion was relegated to a reserve role.
Considering the Cavaliers were coming off of a 127-98 thrashing handed down by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, their defense was a major concern. Miller didn't fit the bill as a defensive repair man.
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