Lebron Sits Out, Cavs Still Beat Spurs 97-95

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.

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NBA Matchup Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Bobcats

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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Obtain Antawn Jamison in 3-Team Trade

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:

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NBA Power Rankings: Week of January 11th

Chris Bosh to the Lakers? Antawn Jamison to the Cavs? Danny Granger to Minnesota?

Well everyone, this past week of NBA ball has mainly been concentrated on trade rumors. I mean, no surprise there with the February trade deadline right around the corner.

But amidst all this trade rumble, there were games to be played.

How did the Cavs handle their current hot streak? How and why are the Thunder playing so great right now? Did the Wizards get lost in the “Arenas mess” ? How are the Celts doing without KG?

All that is covered and more in this week’s NBA Power Rankings.

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Cavs Gets First Win Over Raptors, 104-87

After two straight loses to the Boston Celtics (in Cleveland’s long awaited and much anticipated home opener), then suffering a loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors, nervous Cavs fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief!

In what has been dubbed the Cleveland “Season of Expectations,” the Cavaliers finally got their first win of the season. In an almost “must win” game (in the eyes of many fans), the Cavs beat the Toronto Raptors 104-87, and five Cleveland players scored in double digits.

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