It was sloppy(again), it was ugly(again) and for awhile it looked as though the Cavaliers would give one away. Down one with 4 minutes to go, LeBron James and the Cavaliers went on a 17-5 run the rest of the way to win their 10th straight and sweep a home and home from the New Jersey Nets.
In doing so, the Cavaliers broke a team record for wins in a season with 58. The team had won 57 twice before -- 1988-89 and 1991-92. Where this team will stop is anyone's guess, but a look at the schedule says 65 or 66 wins is not out of the question.
Tonight, however, it was a sluggish Cavaliers team trying to overcome what is fast becoming a desperate Nets squad. Sitting 3 games out of the final playoff spot in the East, the Nets know they have to start winning and fast.
Constantly coming from behind, the Nets finally pushed ahead at 82-81 on a Keyon Dooling 3-pointer. That would be all the Nets had, however, as Delonte West answered with a 3 of his own, followed by an Anderson Varejao layup, two LeBron James free throws and topped off with a 3-pointer from Mo Williams.In just over 2 minutes, the Cavaliers went from down 1 to up 9. From there the celebration was on.
Kudos to the crowd at The Q tonight for knowing and understanding the moment. Obviously, team and individual records are not the gial, but the Cavaliers and their fans should take a moment to celebrate them and appreciate what this team is doing as well look forward to what it can do.
Congratulations to Dan Gilbert, Danny Ferry, Mike Brown, LeBron and all the guys for continuing to build upon what has been the most magical basketball season in Cleveland ever.
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The Cavs looked so great early on
it was almost like they believed that if they bum rushed the Nets, they’d coast to a victory. Everytime they’d get an 11 point lead, the Nets would come down and hit a 3. The Cavs could never get that +5 on the 11, instead it always seemed to swing -5 on them.
It was good to see Mike Brown get Lebron extended periods of rest. He should be able to do that again against the the TWolves. When Dallas comes to town, the Cavs will have to treat it like a playoff game (of sorts), followed by a very dysfunctional and very desperate Pistons team. Killing them off once and for all would be a nice statement game the 6 time ECF participant.
Hardcore Legend - March 25, 2009
Congratulations to everyone in the organization.
JulioBernazard - March 26, 2009
All this winning is addicting!
Keep it up! I want more!
Juannieboy - March 26, 2009
This season has been so much fun, I’ve never enjoyed watching basketball so much. I’m really expecting a championship this year and I will be let down if they don’t bring it home. I can’t imagine what Cleveland will be like when the Cavs have a parade downtown celebrating their championship. It will be a good preview to the Indians’ championship parade they’ll have some time in October.
Buckeye Brad - March 26, 2009
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