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Cavs beat Heat 114-84 on 80s night -- what would Joe Tait think?
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's basketball time at The Q.
The Cavs beat the Miami Heat 114-84 on 80s night, in which the home team wore orange uniforms commemorating those Cavs iterations from 1983-87. LeBron James scored 27 points and passed Elvin Hayes (27,313 points) for ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The whole game was an 80s theme, beginning with the intro video with James lip-syncing Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" to Tiffany (of "I Think We're Alone Now" fame) performing at halftime. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers correct their defensive flaws and DeAndre Liggins has earned spot in rotation: Fedor's five observations
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In the past, a meeting with the Miami Heat would be meaningful for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, as there's plenty of history between the two sides.
But those ties are thing of the past.
Dwyane Wade is in Chicago. Chris Bosh's health is keeping him sidelined. Udonis Haslem, a Heat lifer, didn't even play because of personal reasons. Miami, in full rebuild mode, had eight players dressed and the Cavaliers took advantage, cruising to a 114-84 win. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavaliers 114, Heat 84: LeBron James moves into ninth place on NBA’s all-time scoring list in Cavs’ rout of Heat
Author: Jason Lloyd
Publication: Akron Beacon Journal
CLEVELAND: Dwyane Wade is gone and Chris Bosh’s career is likely over.
So, too, is any remaining feud between the Cavaliers and the Miami Heat.
LeBron James scored 27 points against his former team to move into ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list in the Cavs’ 114-84 victory Friday. James added eight rebounds and eight assists, while Kevin Love fought through back spasms to score 28 points and grab 15 rebounds. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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- (12/10) Love Prevails, Cavs Thump Heat 114-84 92.3 The Fan
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