Archive for February, 2009

The Rest of the West: Rockets take off

Rockets 93, Cavaliers 74 Who would have ever thought that the Rockets would be better with out T-Mac? That seems to be the case though as Houston decided to bring their A-Game against Lebron James.

Cavs face tough test in San Antonio

The Cleveland Cavaliers hope to bounce back from both insult and injury tonight when they finish up a tough two-day trek through Texas by visiting the San Antonio Spurs.

The Cavaliers kick off a 4 game road trip with a visit to Houston….

The Cavaliers kick off a 4 game road trip with a visit to Houston. Tip-off w/ Tait @ 8:00 on WTAM 1100 As satisfying as the Houston Rockets’ latest victory might have been, they’d surely consider one Thursday …

Rockets hold down LeBron, rout Cavs

The Houston Rockets held LeBron James without an assist for the first time in his career and limited Cleveland to its lowest point total of the season, beating the Cavaliers 93-74 on Thursday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, Boobie Gibson lead rout of Memphis Grizzlies

It has been hard to see, but Daniel Gibson has been hurting both physically and emotionally this season.

LeBron James and The World’s Greatest Bar-B-Que

Two things that are wholly unrelated and yet equally fantastic are happening today for Houstonians: 1. The surging Rockets, winners of four straight, play host to King James and the mighty Cavaliers tonight.

Cavaliers: Szczerbiak thrilled to be here, have West back

Like all the Cavaliers, Wally Szczerbiak is glad to have Delonte West back in the starting lineup.

Gibson finds his shot as Cleveland Cavaliers roll past lowly Memphis, 94-79

With an important five-day, four-game road trip looming, the Cavaliers didn’t waste any time with the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night.

Who is better, Kobe or LeBron?

By DARNELL MAYBERRY The Oklahoman It’s the National Basketball Association’s great debate.

Cleveland Cavaliers announcer Austin Carr inspires drinking game among fans

34 Cavs jersey hangs in reverence at The Q. But to younger fans who know him only as the Cavs television analyst, Carr’s commentary is pure sport.

Cleveland Cavaliers might be active before roster deadline

Sunday saw the Cavaliers deploy their most complete roster in nearly two months.

No ‘Shaqland’ could turn out OK for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Posted by Branson Wright / Plain Dealer Reporter February 19, 2009 16:00PM The NBA trade deadline is over, and unlike last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not make any moves.

West scores 25 in return as Cavs top Pistons 99-78

Delonte West scored 25 points in his first game since mid-January and LeBron James added 20, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-78 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

Continue reading “Hey, Brian: Brian Windhorst answers your Cleveland Cavaliers questions”

All-Star Weekend is big on fellowship and small on old grudges, as is proven by this photo during the East’s practice and the smiles on the faces of Boston’s Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, Miami’s Dwyane Wade …

Celtics, Cavaliers in standoff

The Celtics, with Kevin Garnett’s knee injury shelving him for 2-3 weeks, and the Cavaliers, with their very public inability to pull off a deal for a big man by the trade deadline, are now locked in an arms …

Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James face Allen Iverson and the Detroit Pistons

Allen Iverson is reasonably sure he’s going to make it to heaven. Whether he can help get Detroit deep into the playoffs this season is more problematic in the short term.

No Shaq, no change: Cavs GM Ferry tries to add another big man, but…

It looked for a moment like Shaquille O’Neal was going to be joining the Cavaliers, but general manager Danny Ferry said shortly after the 3 p.m. trade deadline on Thursday that “nothing really got close.” …

Arrest in deaths of Curry ex-girlfriend, her baby

Police in Chicago say they have arrested a suspect in the slayings of the former girlfriend of New York Knicks’ player Eddy Curry and her baby.

Cleveland Cavaliers license plate to be available from Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Tipoff

Even without “Shaq Diesel,” the Cavs are motoring toward the playoffs. And fans who want to come along for the ride are finally road legal.

James lights up Bucks, scores 55

LeBron James scored 55 points, coming up just one shy of his career high, and put together a stunning scoring flourish after halftime that helped the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-103 on …