Game 4 verses Houston: Will started the game, and played 8 minutes. Through 1 quarter, he scored 1 pt, 2 assists, no turnovers, played great defense on Canaan for the most part. He got his hands on the ball a few times defensively, just did not force the turnover. He shot an air ball from 3. It was a little bit of a forced shot. He created 2 fouls driving the lane. He also dished to a big in the paint which got fouled. He is so composed out there, and it shows in how well he has been taking care of the ball this whole summer league. Updates to follow in this post.
2nd quarter, Will came back in with 8 minutes left. Damn, his luck!! Again a post player blows an absolutely terrific assist for him!! He made a terrific bounce pass to Bennett, then Bennett tried to do too much with it and missed badly. I think Will should have at least 10 more assists in this tournament. Beautiful cross over left to right, pops and stops on a dime, fades away slightly, swish from 15 feet out (beautiful move). Sets up Bennett for 3 with a short pass and screened the defender after the pass ( I doubt he gets an assist on it though).
Defensive rebound coast to coast, dishes to Shane Edwards for an assist. Will with a wide open look from 3 on the wing, he bricked it off the front of the rim. Crap charge call against Cherry, guy was not set! Cherry out for the final 2 minutes of the half. 14 minutes, 3 points 3 or 4 assists, 1 rebound, 3 fouls, no turnovers, 1-3 from the field, 1-2 at FT's. He needs to pick it up in the 2nd half. Not playing bad, just not doing as well as he is capable. Solid B- or C for the 1st half.
3rd quarter (I'm behind due to chores, good thing there is a DVR): Cherry starts the quarter with a DRB. Cherry with ORB going high for it, putting it back up from 8 feet out for 2. Next possession, Cherry with a terrific 25 foot diagonal pass to Wiggins, again the defender fouled the shooter. Cherry's pass created the opportunity, but no assist. Cherry getting a pass at the FT line, goes strong with the right hand lay in for 2. He then gets his 4th foul with 4:35 left in the 3rd. Interesting side note. Canaan is schooling everyone, scoring with ease, except on Will Cherry. Cleveland's defense is terrible this game with Cherry on the bench. I guess Cleveland's coach thought the same. Cherry back in 4 fouls and 2 minutes left in the 3rd. Cherry immediately blows past Canaan for a left handed lay in, 2 points. Again, drives past them on the left for 2 ( 4 quick points in a minute). Closes the 3rd with a 18 foot stop and pop jump shot for 2. Terrific quarter for him. Totals through 3 quarters, 22 minutes, 13 points (6 of 9 from the field), 2 rebounds, 2 or 3 assists, 4 fouls, no turnovers. He dominated offensively in the 3rd. He has also been the only successful defender on Canaan. I think Canaan only has 3 points on Cherry.
4th Quarter: Damn, Cherry with another terrific pass on the fast break. Go figure, shooter hammered on the way up, shooting 2 fts, again another great play without an assist to show for it. Cherry missing a lay in, and picks up his 5th foul, another questionable call as he tipped a pass going to his man. Cavs sticking with him. DAMN, DAMN Cherry just took the ball STRONG to the rim on the right, draws contact on a big man, hoop, but no harm!!! Announcers thought he was hammered (phenomenal play by Cherry). Cherry with a terrific pass for a 3, shooter missed it. Then he got the ORB, ball went lose after the next man got the ball, T O may go to Cherry. Reverse left to right lay in by Cherry. Next trip, Cherry with an assist on a 3 pointer. Then draws the foul taking the ball to the right lane, shooting 2 ft's now, he hits both in the clutch. Draws the foul with a spin move from left to right, shooting 2, hits both again. Hell yeah!!! Cherry drawing an offensive foul on the screener. Cherry drives left, kicks to a open 3 shooter, who misses (Will's teammates not helping him get assists). Game Over, Cavs lose 96-90. Cherry with a terrific game in the 2nd half. Overall I give him an A in this game. Cherry with 32 minutes, 21 points, 3 Rebounds, 4 or 5 assists, 1 or 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, great defense. He had to play passive defensively and on the boards the 2nd half due to foul trouble. Offensively he was terrific. He matched Canaan blow for blow. Canaan is a very good player. Overall, I am thinking Will Cherry will be on a fall roster for fall camp. It will be hard for the Cavs to let him go anywhere though. Congrats Will Cherry, I believe you just clinched yourself an NBA roster spot this fall for NBA preseason. If he does not, I guess the bashers will be all over me. GREAT JOB WILL!!!!!! :thumb: :clap: