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No Lebron, No Shaq, No Problem!
Despite Lebron James sitting on the bench for his second straight game (due to a sprained left ankle) and Shaquille O’Neal recovering from surgery on his right thumb, the Cleveland Cavaliers still found a way to beat the Spurs 97-95, in a Quicken Loans Arena nail bitter.
The Cavs took on their former 2007 nemesis (who swept them in the Franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance), and fought hard for the victory without the help of two of their starters.
Since the recent trade of Center and fan favorite Zydrunas Ilgauskas (with rumors circulating that the NBA may try to block his return to Cleveland), nothing has gone right for the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court.
Some call it bad karma, while others say give newly acquired All Star Forward Antawn Jamison a little more time to adjust to his new team.
Either way, the Cavs have lost three straight games–for the first time, since 2008. The most recent loss being fueled by Vince Carter and his Orlando Magic’s 101-95 nationally televised win on their home court. And this may be the most disappointing loss for Cavs fans (who were looking for a sweep), because Lebron and Company already beat the Magic twice this season.
The NBA’s schedule on Friday is packed with 12 games, but only a select few stand out as particularly interesting and relevant matchups.
Cleveland travels to Charlotte to take on the Bobcats on Friday, just one day after hosting the dangerous Denver Nuggets at home.
Looking on Thursday to extend their 13-game winning streak to a franchise record 14 games, their success on Thursday will certainly impact the momentum Cleveland carries with them into Charlotte.
According to numerous reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired F Antawn Jamison from Wizards in a 3 team-deal between the Cavs, the L.A. Clippers, and the Washington Wizards.
Here are the details of the Jamison-to-the-Cavs trade according to ESPN.com:
Well everyone, the NBA season is nearing it’s halfway point, which can only mean a few things:
Now with the All-Star rosters set, and contestants for the 3-point and dunk contests ready, we begin to ask the usual question that everyone asks this time of year:
Who is going to be traded?
I may not know who exactly is going to be moved, but what I can tell you is that the following are the most likely to be moved somewhere, and I’d say there is a good chance that all will be moved before the deadline.
Enjoy.
Quite a sight around this time of year for NBA fans. First off, you have the excitement of NBA All-Star Weekend, which includes the highest flyers, best shooters, and the hottest celebrities.
Another reason to be jumpy is, of course, Feb. 18th. What is that, you ask? Well, it is the NBA trade deadline folks!
I’m sure you’ve heard plenty of names, such as Antawn Jamison, Chris Bosh, Andrew Bynum, etc. But for you folks out there who want a real juicy one, have you heard about the talks surrounding Amar’e Stoudemire?
And what can Cleveland do to keep the King?
Plenty more below.
