Can the short-handed Cavaliers rebound with a strong effort against the Timberwolves?
View full sizeJ.J. Hickson (21) and Joey Graham are both sitting out tonight's game against Minnesota with a stomach virus.MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Notes and observations from the Cavs game against the Timberwolves at Target Center:
Cavs starters: F Jawad Williams, F Leon Powe, C Anderson Varejao, G Anthony Parker, G Mo Williams.
Wolves starters: F Corey Brewer, F Kevin Love, C Darko Milicic, G Wes Johnson, G Luke Ridnour.
Injuries: Joey Graham and J.J. Hickson (stomach virus) out for Cavs. Michael Beasley (sprained right ankle), Martell Webster (back), Anthony Tolliver (sprained right knee ligament) out for Wolves.
Inactives: Christian Eyenga, Graham, Hickson for Cavs. Jonny Flynn, Anthony Tolliver, Martell Webster for Wolves.
Officials: James Capers, Derrick Collins, Violet Palmer.
Three things to watch:
1. The Cavs have to win this game to get their season back on course.
2. How will the absence of Hickson and Graham affect the Cavs?
3. Can Cleveland take advantage of the fact that the short-handed Wolves are playing the second game of a back-to-back after Friday's loss at San Antonio, where they played well before falling?