Jan. 30, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In another Right Down Euclid and Speakeasy Sports collaboration, host Chris Manning is joined by Right Down Euclid editor and Speakeasy Sports editor to talk the NBA Trade Market. In this video, the trio discusses Dwight Howard, the Boston Celtics, Josh Smith and much more. Make sure to follow @RightDownEuclid and @SportsSpeakeasy on Twitter. 

Jan 25, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers bench players celebrate a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

In the middle of the third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-32) found themselves down 20 points to the Milwaukee Bucks (22-19). In most circumstances, it’s pretty safe to put the lid on a game when a team falls behind by such a large margin so late in the game. But in an incredible comeback capped off by a timely Wayne Ellington three pointer, the Cavaliers took back the lead and held on to win, 113-108. Newly minted All-Star Kyrie Irving led all Cavaliers with 35 points, while Dion Waiters added 16 for the Cavaliers. Forward Ersan Ilyasova led Milwaukee with 30 points, while Monta Ellis added 21.

The first quarter, with the Cavaliers winning the tip, saw both teams start off pretty slow. Milwaukee’s Luc Richard Mbah a Moute scored the first basket for the Bucks after putting back his own miss. Offensively, the Cavaliers played at a quick pace, but were unable to put any consistent offense together. In the first quarter, the Cavs committed seven turnovers, which aided Milwaukee into leading 21-18 at the end of the period. Irving led the Cavaliers with six points in the quarter.

The second quarter saw Marreese Speights, the player many Cavalier fans are excited about, make his Wine and Gold debut at the beginning of the period. In the second quarter, the Cavs let the Bucks take a plethora of open threes, most of which were taken by Ilyasova. As they fell down by nine with 2:53 to go in the half, the Cavs offense sputtered even with Irving back in game. Milwaukee, on the other hand, got hot from the field, and kept a nine-point lead at the half.

With the Cavaliers in need of a momentum swing at the end of the period, the complete opposite happened instead. As the second half began, the Cavs were trading buckets with the Bucks. And once they started missing, the game quickly got out of hand. At the eight-minute mark, Milwaukee held a 16-point lead. At the six-minute mark, the Bucks held a 20-point lead. At that point, it appeared as if Milwaukee would cruise to a win. But with less than two minutes to go, and the Cavaliers down 15, something changed. Irving got hot, and ended up scoring 16 points in the third alone. His play brought the Cavaliers within nine as the quarter ended.

The fourth quarter, which saw the Cavaliers use a lineup entirely made up of reserves, continued the hot play that ended the third. Ellington made his Cavalier debut with this lineup. And after missing his first attempt, Ellington hit a three pointer to put the Cavs up 96-95. A Daniel “Boobie” Gibson three followed, putting the Cavaliers up 99-95. From there the Cavs stifled any Buck runs, and ended up winning, 113-108.

All in all, this was an incredibly impressive game for the Cavaliers. Both newcomers played key roles, Dion Waiters was sharp, Irving was his usual sensational self and Luke Walton did not make any stupid mistakes. Coming back from 20 points –against a solid squad like Milwaukee – showed that this Cavaliers team has some fight in it, and both Speights and Ellington appear to be new fixtures in the rotation. Speights gave Tristan Thompson some rest, and that is a good thing moving forward. Ellington will have a harder time receiving consistent minutes once C.J. Miles returns, but after tonight I think he’ll at least get a fair shake. Also, imagine this team if Anderson Varejao is on it. The frontcourt would have four solid players all receiving minutes, and that could make the Cavaliers a threat to sneak into the Eastern Conference playoffs. But alas, we will never see how that plays out; at least for this season.

The Cavaliers will take on the Toronto Raptors tomorrow night at 7 p.m. live on Fox Sports Time Ohio.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on an emotional high right now after beating the Boston Celtics Tuesday behind Irving’s 40 points. Another factor to add to that: they welcome in two new players to the roster, Wayne Ellington and Marreese Speights.  The trade did not become official until Thursday, but since they did not miss Thursday’s practice due to injury, head coach Byron Scott said they are available tonight.

It has already been announced that Josh Selby will be assigned to the Canton Charge.

Jan 22, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) makes a layup while being fouled by Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Opponents Blog: Behind the Buck Pass

Venue: Quicken Loans Arena – Cleveland, Ohio

Tipoff: Friday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Betting Line: Bucks by -3.5

Where you can watch: Fox Sports Ohio

Where you can listen: WTAM (1100 AM), WFUN (970 AM)

Wayne and Speights will be counted on to provide production off the bench, which has been a problem all year. In Tuesday night’s victory the Cavs’ bench only scored 11 points; seven of which came from Luke Walton.

With the All-Star game less than a month away, the Cavs will look to head into the break on a high note. They have won back-to-back home games for the first time this season, and have a chance to extend their streak to three as they welcome in the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be the fourth and final time the Cavs and Bucks face-off this season, with the Bucks leading the season series, 2-1.

The Bucks come into tonight’s game on a four-game winning streak.

In the three previous matchups, Monta Ellis has had his way with the Cavs’ defense, including a season-high 37 points back on Dec. 22.

Along with Ellis, the Cavs will have to watch out for ErsanIlyasova. Ilyasova signed a big contract extension in the offseason and hasn’t lived up to the expectations. However, in the past two games he has averaged 27 points and 15 rebounds.

C.J. Miles missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, but participated in shoot around on Friday.