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Cavs dominate Pacers, and LeBron addresses new Nike ad

LeBron James had another unbelievable game Friday night, with nine assists in the first quarter. Shaquille O'Neal had his way with the Indiana Pacers inside and dominated defensively — including a block of Roy Hibbert in the second half that … Continue reading

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Interesting take on Shaq, Cavs

Interesting story from SI.com here on Shaq, who isn't playing huge minutes but is contributing in big ways to the Cavs recent successful run. The good thing about the roster is that in the regular season Shaq does not need to … Continue reading

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Might this be the year?

Traveling to Indianapolis today to cover tomorrow night's Cavs game, but prior to leaving I thought it worthwhile to leave you this thought from Shaun Powell of NBA.com, a though I agree with: "LeBron (James) seems determined to settle all … Continue reading

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LeBron James closes out a way-exciting game in Miami

Early in the second quarter of the Cavs game against Miami Monday night, I looked at fellow scribes Brian Windhorst and Bob Finnan and said: "Is this an NBA game?" The level of play to that point had not been … Continue reading

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Stoudemire rumors as Cavs prepare to play Heat

I'm in Miami for the Cavs-Heat game tonight (HEY … someone had to come … ), and soon it's off to shootaround. That's where players practice shooting and writers stand around and try make it seem like they're doing something … Continue reading

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James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start

Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading

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The Cavs frontcourt in the fourth quarter of the win over Portland

ESPN's John Hollinger points out one of the great things about this season's Cavs team: It has the versatility to play big (with Z and Shaq) and to play small (with Anderson Varejao at center), LeBron James at the "4" … Continue reading

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A Knicks fact

The last time the New York Knicks won 10 games in a month was January of 2003. And people think LeBron James is going to sign there in the offseason?

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The Hawks had a right to be angry

The Hawks had a legitimate beef in their game against the Cavs Wednesday night. For some reason the shot-clock was not re-set late in the game after the Cavs missed a shot, resulting in a rushed Atlanta possession that they … Continue reading

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The Cavs provide hope

I know this is supposed to be music day, but I can't let yesterday's Cavs win go by without acknowledging it … Some thoughts: –All season long I've been wrestling with the idea that either the Cavs were lacking one small … Continue reading

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Cavs win a close game in Philadelphia

When Wednesday's game was over and the Cavs had overcome a four-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia 108-101, most folks were talking about one play made by (surprise) LeBron James. It happened when he lost control of the ball as … Continue reading

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Ilgauskas gets a DNP, and LeBron comments on it

It's not too often that folks get into a verbal tiff when everyone is right and their points of view understandable. But this is what happened with the Cavs this week. Zydrunas Ilgauskas was angry he did not play against … Continue reading

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Wow

These plays are something … even when they happen to the local guy.

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LeBron James suddenly refuses to discuss his impending free agency

My first inclination when LeBron James said he wouldn't talk anymore about free agency was to think, good for him, he shouldn't. Especially if he meant what he said about not doing so for his team. But then you get … Continue reading

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The Cavs win impressively in Orlando

Well, for one night the Cavs changes all paid off handsomely. They looked like a championship-caliber team with depth in Wednesday's impressive win in Orlando. LeBron James was his usual self, Shaquille O'Neal got Dwight Howard in early foul trouble … Continue reading

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LeBron won't talk about it, but Dwayne Wade did

"It" would be the upcoming NBA summer of free agency.

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The Cavs return to Orlando tonight

Last I checked there is a very big Cavs game tonight in Orlando. There we get our first glimpse to see how much of a difference the addition of Shaquille O'Neal will have on the Cavs. Shaq has promised he … Continue reading

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Allen Iverson to the Cavs? Stop the madness!

Michael Wilbon writes that Allen Iverson would be perfect for the Cavaliers. To which I say: Oh Lord. Please. No

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LeBron is in New York tonight

Which calls for at least one "where is LeBron going to play" next season link.

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Shaq arrives as Cavs beat Wizards

The best thing about the Cavs win over Washington Tuesday night was that Shaquille O'Neal played so well. The second-best thing was that LeBron James did not have to be spectacular in the win. This game might have shown the … Continue reading

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Cavs lose their first two

Well the Cavs didn't lose two in a row last season until February, nor did they lose at home until February. They've done both in two games this season. This isn't your 66-win season anymore, Toto. It's only been two … Continue reading

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Charles Barkley: Cavs are third in the East

Charles Barkley was on Letterman recently and offered this on the Cavs: "Rasheed Wallace going to Boston is really going to help them. And I just think Dwight Howard is the best big man in the game right now. … I … Continue reading

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Cavs lose the opener to Boston

Not a great opening night for the Cavs, who looked like a team still trying to find itself. LeBron James called it a "transition period." Coach Mike Brown said: "We will get better." The cynic in me started to ask … Continue reading

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Almost everyone expects big things from the Cavs

Like almost everyone, Charley Rosen of Fox predicts big things for the Cavs. He lists many positives, then has this among the negatives: “There was a palpable arrogance that pervaded last season's team that could be equally as fateful if … Continue reading

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The Delonte West situation

I think I offered that the Delonte West situation might linger with the Cavs. Well it’s lingered. There’s really nothing to make fun of here. West has some serious issues, and he’s got to deal with them. Unfortunately there’s no … Continue reading

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