May 2007

Auburn Hills, Mich. — The difference between the Cavs and the Pistons in this series so far is very thin.  But there’s no doubt Detroit has more moxie.  They play with more poise and confidence and they are a more complete team and it shows up in the final score.  For the Cavs, they are [...]

Auburn Hills, Mich. — The details were different, but the Cavs’ 79-76 loss Monday at the Palace has been played so many times before.  Yes, the LeBron James’ shot/pass decision on the last play will get the most attention.  It will here, too, in a moment.  But frankly, holding the Pistons to 79 points has [...]

East Rutherford, NJ — A few minutes after the game tonight, which was probably only the Cavs biggest win in 15 years, a felt a hand on my shoulder in the interview room.  It was Dan Gilbert.  He leaned down and whispered in my ear:
"I guess our tree is growing."
Indeed it is, Dan.  It was [...]

East Rutherford, NJ — In theory, the Cavs-Nets affair became a series when the Nets beat the Cavs in Game 3.  In reality, this became a playoff series tonight in the third quarter when Mikki Moore dropped Sasha Pavlovic on a drive to the basket.  It was a seminal moment, when the Cavs got angry [...]