buckeyemike Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 LeBron and the James Gang seem to respond pretty well. Really, if Rasheed keeps his mouth shut, the series is 3-1 Detroit right now. However, it's 2-2 and the Cavaliers have momentum. I don't see them winning Game 5, but they can win Game 6 in front of the home crowd Friday night. And they would have a puncher's chance in a Game 7. We all know funny things happen in a Game 7 (see Red Sox-Yankees, 2004). So, I want R. Wallace to keep giving his Guaran-sheed. Give more fuel to a 21 year old player who is more advanced than Jordan was at his age. BTW, a real class move by the Cavaliers franchise: Cavaliers join Larry Hughes for brother's funeral. It's fun watching a team grow up right before your eyes. With the Sabres doing the same thing, I think you all can relate. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I am rooting for them to pull the upset... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 I am rooting for them to pull the upset... 692423[/snapback] The most popular t-shirt right now in Cleveland is a black T-shirt that was given away before Game 1 of the Wizards series. It simply says "Witness" with the Nike logo underneath. $21.00 at the Cavs gift shop. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Go Cavs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 The Pistons will bury them...just watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 This is why they play the games. A week ago, I figured there was no way in the world the Cavaliers would win more than one game. Heck, I even posted that here. Now? We'll see...it's a best of three series. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 This is why they play the games. A week ago, I figured there was no way in the world the Cavaliers would win more than one game. Heck, I even posted that here. Now? We'll see...it's a best of three series. Mike 692462[/snapback] indeed...the Pistons were bored through most of the season, they were able to go into cruise control, then turn it on...now with a hungry and somewhat talented team (King James VERY talented) they are finding it a bit more difficult..so many missed chances to tip in a shot here or there last night that would have made the difference. They got the wake up call...they'll show up from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 It's fun watching a team grow up right before your eyes. With the Sabres doing the same thing, I think you all can relate. Mike 692419[/snapback] I hear ya...Another thing in common, though 30 years apart: the Braves moved to San Diego in 1978, and LeBron will be moving to LA in 2008... Pretty eerie, ain't it. GO PISTONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I hear ya...Another thing in common, though 30 years apart: the Braves moved to San Diego in 1978, and LeBron will be moving to LA in 2008... Pretty eerie, ain't it. 693076[/snapback] Kirk > Picard > Activated Sludge > ~NG~ > NBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Kirk > Picard > Activated Sludge > ~NG~ > NBA 693082[/snapback] Kirk > Activated Sludge > ~NG~ > NBA > Picard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 I hear ya...Another thing in common, though 30 years apart: the Braves moved to San Diego in 1978, and LeBron will be moving to LA in 2008... Pretty eerie, ain't it. 693076[/snapback] Won't happen. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Cavaliers can offer more money to LeBron than any other team. They can offer a max contract extension this summer, in the area of $73-75 million over the next five seasons. And that doesn't kick in until after the end of next season. If LeBron refuses the extension, he would be the first player since the 1999 lockout to do so. NBA contracts are guaranteed, so LeBron would risk losing all of that money should he suffer an injury. Even if he were to refuse the extension, the Cavaliers can match any offer through 2008. Which they would do. The other thing to consider is that LeBron is from Northern Ohio. He knows Cleveland sports, and he knows that the team to win the region's first title since the 1964 Browns will be remembered forever. I believe he wants to be a part of that, and he has not given any indication otherwise. In fact, it's been just the opposite. He has said in interviews he wants to stay in Cleveland and win titles here. The Cavaliers are in a terrific situation right now. It may well be the start of a golden era. Slowly, but very surely, Cleveland is turning into a basketball town. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 3 games to 2... I'm cautiously optomistic, or optomistically cautious. Whatever. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 3 games to 2... I'm cautiously optomistic, or optomistically cautious. Whatever. Mike 693791[/snapback] GAME SEVEN! Go Pistons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Go Pistons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemhoff Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I can't stand the Pistons, or RaWeed. I hope that DWade and the Heat pound them and move on in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I can't stand the Pistons, or RaWeed. I hope that DWade and the Heat pound them and move on in 4 695950[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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