The Cavaliers went into the half with a 25 point lead, their highest of the season, with C.J. Miles leading the team with 8 first half 3's. The Sixers sluggish defense continued to let Miles shoot 3 after 3, refusing to defend the perimeter even after he had proven himself shot after shot.
The Sixers crushing defeat came largely in part due to Thaddeus Young's worst performance of the season, going 0-7 from the field and not scoring a single point in 21 minutes. Evan Turner, the Sixers second leading scorer, wasn't much help either, scoring only four points on 2-13 shooting. Hidden by the blowout was rookie Michael Carter-Williams' tremendous night. MCW scored a season-high 33 points and added 6 rebounds and 5 assists, but couldn't stop Miles' hot shooting.
Miles didn't necessarily have to work very hard to get open. By the time was swung in his direction, a defender would attempt to put a hand up, but it was too late- his shot was already on its way into the basket. Leaving Miles unguarded was one of the key factors contributing to this loss.
The Sixers simply couldn't find a rhythm in this match up, shooting a poor 39% from the floor, and only 21% from 3-pt range to the Cavaliers 49% from the floor and an astonishing 46% from 3-pt range. The Sixers allowed Miles to finish the night going 10-14 from 3-pt range, setting a team record for three's. He finished the night with 34 points.
The Cav's also welcomed back NBA all-star Kyrie Irving, who had missed the previous three games with a left knee bruise. Irving contributed 16 points and 8 assists.
The Sixers look to rebound on their poor performance Firday at home against the Detroit Pistons.
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