Archive for March, 2009

Obama Predicts Cavaliers vs. Lakers Finals

Cavalier fans have been getting along nicely with a bit of an us-against-the-world mentality.

Cleveland Cavaliers: A Kings Team

When you take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers team this season, you might ask yourself…How is this team putting up such an outstanding record? If you check out their roster, one would notice that no names really stand out besides the obvious King James and point-guard Mo Williams.

New look to an old rivalry: Cleveland Cavaliers vow not to take Detroit Pistons lightly

The Cavaliers took their team photograph after practice at the Cleveland Clinic Courts on Monday afternoon.

Cavaliers notes: Mike Brown debating merits of resting starters

He hasn’t given it a ton of thought, but at the moment Cavaliers coach Mike Brown is leaning toward rhythm over rest.

Jason Kidd shows leadership by guarding LeBron James

Jason Kidd on Sunday came through with one of those leadership moments that sometimes goes unnoticed.

Cavaliers top Mavs 102-74 for 12th straight win

Cavaliers top Mavs 102-74 for 12th straight win BY TOM WITHERS : AP Sports Writer Mar 29, 2009 The Cleveland Cavaliers turned 60 and didn’t mind one bit.

A difference of opinion between head coaches

Mar. 29–COLUMBUS — Maybe it was a good idea Oak Hill coach Norm Persin and Kalida coach Dick Kortokrax weren’t in the postgame interview room at the same time after the Oaks’ 48-43 double-overtime win over the Wildcats in the Division IV boys basketball title game on Saturday.

Michael Arace commentary: James takes his game to higher level

Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers won four games and LeBron James averaged 30.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.3 steals.

Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers preview

Noon today; Ch. 8; ESPN-FM , KFLC-AM 09:07 PM CDT on Saturday, March 28, 2009 By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Scouting the Cavaliers It’s not exactly all LeBron, all the time, even though their universe revolves around LeBron James.

Informal MVP poll finds LeBron James leading Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade among voters

The MVP leader, LeBron James: 28.4 points, 49 percent shooting. 34 percent on 3s, 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.2 blocks THE CASE FOR: Led team to the best record in the East and a 34-1 home mark; Leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring at 7.6 points; and Has improved vastly to become one of the league’s best wing defenders.

Caveliers crush Timberwolves for 11th consecutive win

Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to their 11th straight win as LeBron James scored 25 points and Mo Williams added 22 to lead Cavaliers to a 107-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Hammonds, Harrison carry SVSM, 75-61, in Ohio D2

LeBron James will be busy on his day off this weekend. James is expected to be on hand Saturday afternoon when his alma mater, Akron St.

Continue reading “Cavaliers Insider: Nothing will satisfy Ilgauskas, James other than NBA crown”

The Cavaliers have already hung a banner and set a new franchise record for wins this season, but the team’s leaders are not calling it a success.

Police look into altercation involving Cavs owner

Birmingham police are looking into the March 21 incident at the Townsend Hotel, Police Chief Richard Patterson told The Associated Press on Friday.

Cavaliers: Comparing this year’s team with those from the past

With a 98-87 win over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night, Cleveland notched its 58th victory of the season - the most a Cavaliers team has had in the 39-year history of the franchise.

Milestones for James and Cavaliers

LeBron James had 22 points and 11 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a franchise record with their 58th win, 98-87 over the New Jersey Nets.

Baseline boost: Anderson Varejao’s back-handed attack another weapon for Cavaliers offense

Anderson Varejao’s reverse layup was on display as long ago as the Cavaliers’ playoff triumph over Detroit in the 2007 Eastern Conference finals, as the Pistons’ Rasheed Wallace learned.

LeBron to appear on ‘60 Minutes’

Tick … Tick … Tick … LeBron James is set to appear on TV’s most famous stopwatch.

Defense. LeBron is all over it

There’s a good chance LeBron James will claim his first Most Val uable Player Award this season.

Doubtful Wade will join Bulls

Like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade can opt out of his contract after the 2009-10 season and might be a prominent member of what has been called potentially the best free-agent class of all time in the summer of 2010.