Scribbles in my notebook after the Cavaliers begin their season — Terry Pluto
There are times when something is so obviously wrong, that I wonder why anyone could miss it.
Archive for October, 2008
TNT Fast Breaks With Ratings On NBAa s Opening Night
TNT scored well with its exclusive NBA opening night coverage, dunking double-digit Nielsen gains.
Cavaliers: Home schedule starts tonight
The Cavaliers have another opener tonight, this one of the home variety. After losing their first game of the season 90-85 to the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday at TD Banknorth Garden, the …
James is subject of ‘60 Minutes’ feature story
It was not your typical day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. First of all, a film crew from “60 Minutes” was on hand to work on a story on Cavaliers forward LeBron James.
Last Chance for Change concert
Listen to the Last Chance for Change rally. - About 18,000 people came to the ‘Q’ Wednesday night for a free concert by Jay-Z. The evening began with the 30-minute Barack Obama infomercial.
LeBron, Jay-Z Stump for Obama in Ohio
The team of James and Jay-Z will pool their talents in Cleveland later today in hopes of getting out more early votes for Barack Obama.
Cavs fall to Celtics, 90-85
NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce scored 27 points as the defending champion Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 90-85 last night.
Hickson back on bus, out of Brown’s doghouse
Cavaliers first-round pick J.J. Hickson is back in coach Mike Brown’s good graces.
Cavs’ season starts like last one ended, with a loss to the Celtics
Banner No. 17 is up in the rafters, and win No. 1 is in the books for the Boston Celtics.
Knicks already looking ahead to LeBron’s free agency
It was so long ago when the Knicks had money to sign a big-time free agent that Patrick Ewing — Sr., not Jr.
Music World Rallies in Election’s Last Days
With just over a week left before Election Day, musicians are stepping up their support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
LeBron Sits, Cavs Lose In Detroit
LeBron James sat in the Cavaliers preseason game against Detroit. The Cavs couldn’t overcome it, they lost 97-79. Daniel Gibson led the Cavaliers with 16 points.
No Mo excuses for James, Cavaliers
Now that he finally has his gold medal, LeBron James is eyeing another glittering prize.
LeBron James, Glenn Quagmire and Lee Corso Walk Into a Horseshoe …
Ohio State fans aren’t just beautiful and clever. They can trace cartoon characters, too! Ohio native LeBron James, in town for the Cavaliers’ Friday night preseason game in Columbus, also hooked up with the …
James leads Cavs past Wizards in preseason finale
LeBron James had a preseason-high 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Washington Wizards 107-80 tonight in Columbus.
Cavaliers cut Dupree
Jawad Williams survived. Ronald Dupree did not. The Cavaliers got down to the 15-man league maximum roster limit Thursday by waiving Dupree, a 6-foot-7 swingman who has played with Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota …
Continue reading “Cavaliers Insider: James trying to take care of home away from home fans”
It’s not exactly a battle cry, but “Remember Rochester” does seem to be a bit of a guiding principle for the Cavs and their preseason plans.
Ray Allen, LeBron James, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett,
How do you know … Getty Images the Big Three won’t degrade into the big, fat and complacent? Yes, winning banner 17 after a 22-year drought could cast an our-work-here-is-done lull over the Garden.
Cavaliers overmatched in defeat
Tayshaun Prince’s post-Olympic slump might finally be over. Prince, averaging just seven points on 31 percent shooting, scored 17 points in 29 minutes Wednesday night, and the Pistons beat the Cleveland …
Cavs notes: GMs: James will win league MVP
For the third consecutive season, Cavaliers forward LeBron James was predicted by the league’s general managers to win the Most Valuable Player award in an NBA.com survey.