All anyone cared about Sunday was the Super Bowl except for the few NBA teams trying to claim stake to another win. The Cleveland Cavailers felt no love as they were downed 90-78 on their home court by the Pistons. Lebron and company found no strategies to stop the Detroit game plan. Chauncey Billups made a couple of big shots. They're too much of a force when Antonio McDyess, Rasheed Wallace, and Rip Hamilton get hot.
It appeared to me that the Cavs had no rhythm on offense as they stood around and watched Lebron try to create. Coach Mike Brown could at least have 3 good set plays for them to run, which doesn't always involve the superstar having his hands on the basketball. Good defensive teams like Detroit will prevent Lebron from getting the shots he wants unless his teammates start scoring. He only had 21 points because of the pressure put on him from double-teaming and trapping.
No one else in the Cleveland lineup had more than 14 points, which isn't going to cut it. Also they're being too lazy on defense and allowing too many shots to made coming off screens. The 27-21 record doesn't reflect how good this team is with 'King' James. The East may be wide open this season, but right now Orlando and Detroit look like the best teams with a shot at the top seed. Plus the Cavs must be leery of the Wizards and Heat too. They're too highly driven offensive teams which can beat anyone on any given night.
I think a trade is in order, another guard is needed to help compliment Lebron. Rookie Daniel Gibson is showing potential by giving more playing time as a starter now, but still this team is in dire need of more offense. Larry Hughes hasn't lived up to his potential and has a history of injury problems. Lebron, as I've said before can't perform miracles every night and save them.
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