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Game Notes: Cavs vs. Warriors

November 17, 2009

CLEVELAND – LeBron James has continued a friendship with the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, that began two years ago when the rookie was in college.
Curry, who was born in Akron, was the first-round draft choice of the Warriors this past summer and started last night against the Cavs.
With some of the things happening to [...]

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Cavs and Wizards Preseason Fun

October 15, 2009

It’s difficult to find anything to like in a game where the Cavs give up 109 points on 55 percent shooting in a five-point loss.  The Wizards were able to get off easy layups, uncontested jump shots and perimeter defense was non-existent.
But circumstances have to be taken into consideration.  LeBron James out with flu-like symptoms. [...]

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Varejao Thrilled His Homeland Got 2016 Olympic Games

October 2, 2009

A smiling Anderson Varejao greeted reporters Friday after he learned that his native Brazil – Rio De Janeiro specifically – was awarded the 2016 Summer Olympics, beating out the Windy City – Chicago – and the star power of Pres. Barack Obama as he personally made a pitch to the International Olympic Committee for the [...]

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Andy’s Signed According to ESPN

July 8, 2009

Update: By now you’ve probably heard Varejao’s contract is worth up to $50 with incentives and the sixth year isn’t fully guaranteed.  Based on that, the contract makes much more sense.
ESPN reports that the Cavs have come to terms with Anderson Varejao on a six-year $50 million deal.
That’s over $8 million per year, giving Varejao [...]

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Free Agency Update: Frye in View?

July 6, 2009

The Plain Dealer reports that the Cavs are hot on the trail of Channing Frye and will be meeting with him.
In light of recent developments, he’s a viable option.  He showed plenty of promise coming out of Arizona way back when (2005-06) and made the NBA’s All-Rookie team (averaging 12.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per [...]

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Game blog: Cavs vs. Hawks

May 7, 2009

Post-mortem:  Cavs 105, Hawks 85
If you saw it you know what happened, but there is nothing that can describe the domination the Cavs displayed tonight.  The weakest part of their overall game was the fact that they turned the ball over 18 times leading to 22 Hawks points.  Call them gifts, because Atlanta certainly wasn’t [...]

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Gameblog – Cavs vs. Nets

March 25, 2009

Post-mortem: Cavs 98, Nets 87

The record’s behind them, this is officially the best team in Cavs hisotry as they won their 58th.  I don’t even think they believe it’s enough and they shouldn’t because there’s still plenty to work on:
Offensively, the Cavs, after opening up with tremendous momentum, looked sloppy for the rest of the [...]

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Gameblog: Cavs at Boston Celtics

March 6, 2009

Post mortem:  Celtics 105, Cavs  94
Tonight’s post game analysis will be brought to you by Sherwin Williams.
All you need to know about tonight’s game:  Boston Celtics had 58 points in the paint.  ‘Nuff said.
Game:  Cavaliers (47-12) vs. Boston Celtics (48-14)
Broadcast: TV:  ESPN; Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Starters: LeBron James (F); [...]

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Gameblog: Cavs at San Antonio Spurs

February 28, 2009

Post mortem: Cavs 97, Spurs 86
Virtually everything that the Cavs did wrong against the Rockets, went the other way against the Spurs.
LeBron James scored virtually at will in the paint and from the outside.   He racked up his 121st career double-double and his 16th of the season.
He received serious backup from teammates as Delonte West [...]

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Gameblog: Cavs vs. Celtics – Updated with Audio

January 9, 2009

Post-game audio – Mike Brown and LeBron James on the victory over the Celtics:   boston-post-game
Pre-game audio:  brown-rivers
Post mortem:
Cavs 98, Celtics 83
All week the media heard and reported that this game had no more meaning than any other.  The Cavaliers, although the did so, cannot say that with a straight face after whipping on Celtics [...]

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