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Cleveland Cavaliers overcome Game 1 nerves, Big 3 combine for 69 points in 113-100 victory over Celtics
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15 wins away from their ultimate goal after winning Game 1 of this first-round series against the Boston Celtics 113-100 on Sunday afternoon.
The Q was electrifying. The organization went with a whiteout look as fans sported "All In" T-shirts supplied by the team. The pregame introductions featured a blackout while the fans dangled red LED glow-in-the-dark sticks.
The stage was set for the Cavaliers to do some major damage. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James, the "father, old head" of the Cavaliers who showed them how to win first playoff game
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Fatherhood has been a theme for LeBron James throughout the course of this season.
James' wife, Savannah, gave birth to the couple's third child, daughter Zhuri, in October. So, naturally, that was a reason for James to talk about being a dad.
The topic came up again for more philosophical reasons; deep, philosophical issues like when to talk to his two sons about racism or whether or not it's safe to let them play football. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers Scribbles: How it came together for Kevin Love, LeBron James and everyone else
Author: Terry Pluto
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Scribbles in my Cavs notebook, thinking back about the 113-100 victory over Boston in Game 1:
1. Without being asked, LeBron James brought up Kevin Love attempting eight free throws: "That shows he's being very aggressive." David Blatt mentioned how Love was "locked in the whole game, he was playing the game regardless of whether the shot was going in or not. He continued to play."
2. The Cavs coach and star were sending Love a message with their words -- don't be passive. Keep rebounding. Keep doing your best on defense. Blatt mentioned Love drawing two charging fouls. Love's eight free throw attempts were the most of any Cavs player, and he made seven. Love is an excellent free throw shooter -- 80 percent this season. He attempted only 4.3 free throws per game in the regular season. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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