While the 2010-11 season didn’t go the way the Cavaliers wanted it to, it gave them a chance to get a good look at some rookie players.  21-year old small forward Christian Eyenga wasn’t very consistent but he had his share of highlight plays.  He played in 44 games (18 starts) for the Cavs this year and he averaged 21.5 minutes, 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.  He could develop into a starter down the road, but even if he doesn’t, he will be a good energy player off the bench.  22-year old undrafted power forward Samardo Samuels impressed me this season.  He played in 37 games (10 starts) for the Cavs this year and he averaged 18.9 minutes, 7.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.  Samuels should get his share of P.T. off the bench for the Cavs next year.  21-year old undrafted shooting guard Manny Harris had his moments this year but he wasn’t very consistent.  Harris played in 54 games (15 starts) for the Cavaliers this year and he averaged 17.3 minutes, 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game despite only shooting 37.4% from the floor.  23-year old power forward Luke Harangody came over to the Cavs during the year after they acquired him from the Celtics.  He played in 21 games (0 starts) for the Cavaliers this year and he averaged 19.0 minutes, 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game.  Harangody played in 49 games (0 starts) for the Celtics and Cavs this year and he averaged 13.1 minutes, 3.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game despite only shooting 38.3% from the floor.  Byron Scott likes the way Harangody hustles, so look for him to get his minutes next year.  24-year old center Semih Erden came over from the Celtics in the same deal as Harangody did.  Erden was banged up with the Cavs and he only played in 4 games (1 start) with them in which he averaged 16.0 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.  Erden played in 41 games (8 starts) for the Celtics & Cavs last year and he averaged 14.5 minutes, 4.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.  Erden shot 55.9% from the floor last season and the Cavs need help inside, so look for Erden to get his fair share of minutes this year.  Hopefully these guys learn from the rough lessons they got this year.

The Cavaliers outscored the Wizards 29-19 in the 4th quarter to prevail last night.  Ramon Sessions led the way for the Cavaliers last night with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.  J.J. Hickson also had a very solid game with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.  Ryan Hollins (12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocked shots) and Daniel Gibson (10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots) also pitched in for the Cavs last night.  The Cavaliers finish the 2010-11 season with a 19-63 record.

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pistons last night despite getting outrebounded 45-34 and that is hard to do.  J.J. Hickson led the way for the Cavs last night with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.  Daniel Gibson (17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals), Ramon Sessions (17 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists) and Alonzo Gee (16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot) also had solid games for the Cavs last night.  Christian Eyenga (13 points) and Ryan Hollins (12 points) also pitched in for the Cavaliers last night.  The Cavaliers are now 18-63 on the year.

The Cavaliers didn’t play any D as the Bucks shot 50.6% from the floor last night and it killed them in the end.  Baron Davis led the way for the Cavaliers in this game with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal.  Ramon Sessions (15 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 21 minutes) and Alonzo Gee (14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot) also had solid games for the Cavs last night.  J.J. Hickson (11 points and 12 rebounds), Ryan Hollins (10 points) and Daniel Gibson (10 points) also pitched in for the Cavaliers last night.  The Cavaliers are now 17-63 on the year.

The Cavaliers were down 78-63 heading into the 4th quarter and that was too much to overcome last night.  J.J. Hickson led the way for the Cavs last night with 22 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot.  Daniel Gibson (14 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot) and Ramon Sessions (13 points and 1 rebound in 18 minutes) also had solid games for the Cavs last night.  Alonzo Gee (11 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal) and Baron Davis (10 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists) also pitched in for the Cavaliers last night.  The Cavaliers are now 17-62 on the year.

The Cavaliers took a 60-40 lead at the half but then they had to hold off the Raptors in the second half.  J.J. Hickson led the way for the Cavaliers last night with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 blocked shot.  Baron Davis also had an outstanding game with 19 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals.  Ramon Sessions (15 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in 18 minutes), Ryan Hollins (14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocked shots) and Alonzo Gee  (10 points and 9 rebounds) also pitched in for the Cavs last night.  The Cavaliers are now 17-61 on the year.

The Cavaliers turned up the D yesterday as they held the Bobcats to 39% shooting from the floor.  Ramon Sessions (18 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in 21 minutes) and J.J. Hickson (16 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists) led the way for the Cavaliers last night.  Ryan Hollins was 7 of 7 shooting from the floor last night as he finished up with 16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot.  Alonzo Gee (13 points), Baron Davis (11 points), Luke Harangody (11 points) and Daniel Gibson (10 points) also pitched in for the Cavs last night.  The Cavaliers are now 16-61 on the year.

26-year old center Ryan Hollins is starting to show signs of life lately for the Cavs.  In his last five games, Hollins is averaging 28.4 minutes, 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 1.0 blocked shot.  In those five games, Hollins is shooting 52.6% from the floor.  Hollins has now played in 64 games (11 starts) for the Cavaliers this year and he is averaging 15.7 minutes, 4.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.  Hollins showed some real toughness in the Cavs’ win over the Heat recently and they hope he can start playing with a chip on his shoulder.

The Cavaliers shot 53.2% from the floor last night but they were outscored 30-19 in the 4th quarter and it did them in.  J.J. Hickson (23 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal) and Baron Davis (22 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists and 2 steals in 26 minutes) led the way for the Cavs last night.  Alonzo Gee (11 points), Anthony Parker (11 points) and Ramon Sessions (10 points) also pitched in for the Cavaliers last night.  The Cavaliers are now 15-61 on the year.

The Cavaliers were outrebounded 56-38 last night and it would up killing them in the end.  Ramon Sessions (26 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 25 minutes) and J.J. Hickson (21 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists) led the way for the Cavs last night.  Luke Harangody also had a solid game as he filled up the stat sheet with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocked shots in 31 minutes off the bench.  Alonzo Gee (12 points), Ryan Hollins (12 points) and Baron Davis (10 points and 11 assists) also pitched in for the Cavs last night.  The Cavaliers are now 15-60 on the year.