Archive for March, 2008

Butler returns to score 19 as Wizards beat Cavaliers

Caron Butler unleashed a month’s worth of pent-up energy on his 28th birthday, returning to the Washington Wizards lineup after a 16-game injury absence, and scored 19 points in a 101-99 victory over the … via Kansas City Star

Strike a pose: LeBron, Gisele on Vogue cover

“Nobody says more about fashion size and shape than Gisele and LeBron”

LeBron James is striking a pose. The Cleveland Cavaliers ‘ superstar will appear on the April cover of Vogue , joining actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to do so in the influential fashion … via SI.com

Wizards holding on in East race

“I think he’s still day-to-day”

With their two best players sidelined because of injury and 19 games remaining on the schedule, the Washington Wizards would surprisingly be playoff bound if the season ended today. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cleveland Cavaliers (37-27) at New Jersey Nets (26-38),

The New Jersey Nets will try to stop a six-game slide when they open a short homestand tonight versus LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Izod Center. via Miami Herald

King, Meet Jester

Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon-Journal : [LeBron James] surprised many when he was not bothered that a fan sprinted into the Cavs’ huddle last week at Madison Square Garden. via ESPN

Commentary: This Smith not your average Joe

If ever a pro basketball player had a name that fit his game, it would be Cavaliers power forward Joe Smith. via Chronicle-Telegram

NBA Today

Utah at Chicago . The Northwest Division-leading Jazz are on a five-game winning streak. via CBS SportsLine

Cavaliers could be at full strength soon

“It’s going to be predominantly on feel.”

‘ Sasha Pavlovic could be back this weekend, Zydrunas Ilgauskas could return soon after that and Daniel Gibson might be ready to play by the end of the month. via Medina County Gazette

Cavs-Blazers reset

Categories: Cavaliers Game reset CAVALIERS 88, TRAIL BLAZERS 80 Game No. 64, at The Q What happened The Cavs got behind early and picked up the defensive pace in the fourth. via Cleveland Plain Dealer

Third-Quarter Report

When the NBA reached the halfway mark in late January, Jason Kidd was in New Jersey, Shaquille O’Neal was in Miami, Pau Gasol was in Memphis, Kurt Thomas was in Seattle and one quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ current game-night roster was somewhere else.

And lest we forget that Sam Cassell, Bonzi Wells, Mike James, Bobby Jackson, Mike Bibby, Jamaal Magloire, Damon Stoudamire and Tyronn Lue were in uniforms that would soon be confiscated.

P.J. Brown had spent all season at home resting. And when Brent Barry was traded to Seattle, he never left his home in San Antonio. Waived by the Sonics, Barry will soon re-sign with the Spurs. Read more

The King makes a case on the court

Now the fans at Madison Square Garden can say they have been witnesses, too. And they showed that they would like to be again - and again and again and again . via Home News Tribune

Cleveland Hosts The Pacers

“I’m concerned with the kind of game we’re playing where we’re giving up 105-plus points”

LeBron James has watched as two starters were traded last month and numerous players have gone down with injuries. via WOIO

James helps Chandler make highlight reel

“But it’s different, somebody telling you and then actually going out and doing it”

After watching most the season go by from the sideline, Knicks rookie Wilson Chandler is suddenly getting noticed. via Home News Tribune

Cover Boy Chic

ANNA Wintour was courtside at the Garden last night, but not to see the woeful Knicks. via New York Post

No Yao? No problem for Rockets

“We are trying to get home-court advantage.”

Losing Yao Ming hasn’t caused the Houston Rockets to lose a game at all. With Yao gone for the season after injuring his foot, the Rockets keep on rolling. via Xinhuanet

NBA Today

Cleveland at Chicago . LeBron James scored 37 points in the Cavaliers’ 95-86 victory over the Bulls on Sunday. via CBS SportsLine

Injury affects Bulls’ lineup

“I’ve been booed in Memphis because they had a misunderstanding about me wanting to get out of there. I don’t know who said that”

Thabo Sefolosha’s return is a lot less certain than Ben Wallace being booed tonight at the United Center. via Courier News

LeBron, Marbury quite a contrast

“We tried to do everything that we possibly could, but he was really good”

He walked across the Garden court and through the tunnel at 5:47p.m. Stephon Marbury was wearing a pink jacket, white handkerchief in his pocket, striped tie. via NY Daily News

James scores 50, Cavs beat Knicks

“I don’t even know who’s playing in Boston. Who’s playing in Boston?”

LeBron James had 50 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in one of the most spectacular performances in the NBA this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 119-105 victory over the New York Knicks on … via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

No Marbury? No Comment From Thomas

“We have our hands full with Chris Paul and LeBron James “

Isiah Thomas spent another day dodging questions about Stephon Marbury on Tuesday. via New York Times