The Cavs bench has been playing big minutes and have kept the starters fresh late in the game this season. Damon Jones has played really well backing up Eric Snow and Larry Hughes. Jones has averaged 9.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists so far this season. He also is a great long-range shooter that is hitting 42.2% of his 3-point shots. Anderson “Wild Thing” Varejao has been fantastic off the bench. He’s got a infectious attitude on the court and it affects his teammates too. He’s not shy about taking a charge or fouling someone hard when need be. Wild Thing is averaging 8.1 points and 6.1 rebounds so far this season. Donyell Marshall has done a pretty good job playing behind Drew Gooden and LeBron. He has averaged 8.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and he’s a pretty good long-range shooter also. Rookie Daniel Gibson has played well off the bench and has averaged 6.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game so far this season. He also has hit 45.5% of his 3-point shots so far this season.

The Cavs might be the deepest team in the NBA, and that will pay off during the playoffs because the starters will be fresh.

Damon Jones has gotten increased playing time due to the injury to Larry Hughes and he’s been playing well. Jones is averaging 9.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this year. Jones has been shooting well from everywhere on the court. Jones is hitting 44.5% on FGs, 41.8% on 3-pointers, and 80% on free-throws. Look for Jones to split time behind Hughes and Snow when Hughes returns tomorrow.

Anderson Varejao is giving the Cavs huge minutes off of the bench. He is only playing 20 minutes per game, yet he’s scoring 5.9 points and grabbing 4.9 rebounds. Anderson is making 61.5% of his FGs, but most of his shots are in the paint. He brings hustle and energy to the floor and it rubs off on all of the Cavs.