


[Boxscore]

The game started off sloppy for the Cavs. They couldnt make their shots, and it looked some what like last season's play.
But they Cavs went out in the 2nd guns blazing. Outscoring the tough the 04 champs 34-21 going into the halftime break only down 7, after trailing by 20 at the first break.
Ben Wallace's defensive presence was missing for most of the game, and having him there may have turned the game around, but he was resting up with a thumb injury from reportedly, playing too much NBA Live 2006.
The third quarter showed the Cavs' defensive side.....yes defensive side. They held Detroit to only 16 points whilst scoring 23 of their own, drawing them to a tie going into the 4th quarter.
LeBron showed why he is the leader, scoring 16 of his 37 in the 4th as well as setting up his teammates and rebounding every miss. In the end the Cavs were too hot to handle, and they got over the line by only 3 points but if you were there, you would think it was more.
[Players of the Game]
LeBron James: 37 points/12 rebounds/13 assists/4 steals/16-22 FG
Rasheed Wallace: 28 points/4 rebounds/3 blocks/3-4 3pt FG/11-17 FG
Chauncey Billups: 30 points/5 rebounds/5-8 3pt FG
Larry Hughes: 18 points/7 steals/6 assists
[Play of the Day]
LeBron Schools McDyess with the fake 'round the back layup

Big Z gets slapped in the face while attempting a shot
Hughes with the sweet fadeaway J
Damon Jones going for the layup
LeBron with the huge dunk