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Cleveland deserves a winner and LeBron's vibe along with Blatt's feistiness are exactly what Cavs need for championship run
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The city of Cleveland has endured 51 long, agonizing, insufferable, teased-filled years since its last professional sports championship.
In this city lies a passionate, intense fan base thirsty for a winner.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a golden opportunity to end that drought, and that process starts on Sunday in the opening round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics. A focused LeBron James and an ultra-confident David Blatt are itching to get started. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James 'ecstatic' about entering postseason with young team and video game predicts Finals loss for Cleveland: Cavs links
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's been 10 months since Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James stepped foot on the postseason stage. The last time he was there, he saw an experienced and surgical San Antonio team dissect his Miami Heat, and the loss led James back to his hometown in search of a new supporting cast.
On the eve of his playoff return, following the final practice before the series opener against the Boston Celtics, James filmed a video for Bleacher Report where he talked about taking a different approach this time.
"Going into this postseason a little different than I have in the past few years just because I have a much younger team," James admitted in his latest Uninterrupted video. "But I look forward to the challenge." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
First Round Game 1 Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - LeBron James says he's ecstatic and David Blatt says he's anxious when asked about today's first round matchup with the Boston Celtics.
The Cavaliers are heavy favorites to do away with the young Celtics with relative ease and how they approach this afternoon's game will be telling. It will set the tone throughout the series.
Boston is inexperienced, but they play extremely hard. Cleveland will have to be on guard at all times. The Q is going to be rocking and the city abuzz with excitement. It's finally playoff time in Cleveland again. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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- (4/19) Cleveland Cavaliers: 2015 NBA playoffs 'a different challenge' for LeBron James News-Herald
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- (4/19) NBA Playoff Preview: Game 1, Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Canton Repository
- (4/19) Cavs notebook: LeBron no 'pulse' on playoff hype Canton Repository
- (4/19) Cavs' Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving to receive their playoff welcomes Canton Repository
- (4/19) Cavs vs. Celtics Preview NBA.com
- (4/19) Cavs' youthful roster excites LeBron James but has him wary for playoffs ESPN.com
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- (4/19) After All the Conjecture, Playoffs Will Reveal What Matters Most to Kevin Love Bleacher Report