Cavs center Tristan Thompson doesn't have to watch from the team hotel, pacing back and forth, screaming at the TV and calling various members of the organization to provide real-time commentary — the typical game-night road routine since late January, when Thompson was suspended 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. “Thank God they went by quick,” Thompson said when reflecting on those 25 games following Friday's practice on the campus of Rice University. On Jan. 23, the NBA announced that Thompson tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033. The Cavs were in Orlando at the time, about to hold a film session inside The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, before heading to Milwaukee, the next stop on a four-game road trip.
Jalen Green had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-103 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts highlight the importance of players like Dean Wade and Tristan Thompson in the Cavs' lineup and provide updates on the return of Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs have faced a turbulent week with wins against top teams and losses to inferior opponents. Dean Wade's absence has been notable, highlighting his importance on both ends of the court.
No | Player | P |
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31 | C | |
21 | SF | |
10 | PG | |
2 | SG | |
30 | C | |
3 | SG | |
5 | SG | |
45 | SG | |
4 | C | |
15 | PF | |
5 | PF | |
8 | PF | |
20 | PF | |
35 | SG | |
9 | PG | |
1 | SF | |
13 | PF | |
32 | PF |