What about 'Em Cavs huh?

[Hard-Rock]

Cavaliers going to finals for the first time. I didn't see this one coming, all my finals prediction this year was Phoenix Vs Detriot but man was I wrong.....

I think Cavs defeated Spurs on the regular season so this is going to be interest match up..

How about the Rookie though? Daniel Gibson with 31 points, fearless fella.

[Hard-Rock]

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Crown them one and all, the kid called King and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

For the first time, they're Eastern Conference champions -- and on their way to the NBA finals.

Lugging an entire region's hopes with him on every trip to the basket, LeBron James had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and unflappable rookie Daniel Gibson added 31 points -- 19 in the fourth quarter -- to give the Cavaliers a 98-82 win in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons.

Cleveland, a city that hasn't celebrated a world championship since 1964, has the next closest thing. And now the Cavs, who won just 17 games the year before James arrived from just down the Interstate in Akron, will meet the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the finals on Thursday night.

James, who scored 48 points in Cleveland's double-overtime win in Game 5, didn't have to carry the Cavs by himself.

Gibson gave him all the help he needed.

The slender second-round pick from Texas, who didn't become a major contributor until March, outshined his superstar teammate. Gibson made three 3-pointers in the first 2:16 of the fourth and drilled another long-range jumper with 6:52 left, setting off a celebration in Quicken Loans Arena.

The season couldn't have ended worse for the top-seeded Pistons, making their fifth appearance in the conference finals.

Rasheed Wallace fouled out and then got thrown out after being slapped with two technicals by referee Eddie Rush with 7:44 to play. Rip Hamilton, too, fouled out after scoring 29 points.

The loss could signal an end of an era for the Pistons, with Chauncey Billups and Chris Webber both bound for free agency.

As the final seconds ticked away, James flung the ball into the crowd and jumped into the arms of center Zydrunas Ilgauskas as the Q quaked. The moment had to be particularly sweet for Ilgauskas, the club's 7-foot-3 center who was drafted by the franchise in 1996 and spent two seasons on the sideline with major foot injuries.

With wine-and-gold confetti falling from the rafters, James walked to midcourt to thank Cleveland fans, some of whom were wiping away tears at finally seeing a Cleveland team win something significant.

"This is the best thing that ever happened to me, man," James said, addressing the 20,562 delirious fans. "But look here, look here. It doesn't stop."

Moments later, James was handed the Eastern Conference trophy by Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who had advice for the 22-year-old.

"You are representing the Eastern Conference," the Boston Celtics great said. "Make me proud."

[sadwiil]

It doesn't matter who comes out in the East, Spurs can beat any team from the East

it still wouldn't matter if the East formed an all star team they still wouldn't beat Spurs.

[Hard-Rock]

I think you are underestimating the CAVs, they are good defensive team. I mean Spurs are well balanced team but trust me, they are in for surprise. Cavs are the hungry team here, it is all about who wants it more.

How about that Daniel Boobie Gibson huh ?

[sadwiil]

[quote="Hard-Rock"]I think you are underestimating the CAVs, they are good defensive team. I mean Spurs are well balanced team but trust me, they are in for surprise. Cavs are the hungry team here, it is all about who wants it more.

How about that Daniel Boobie Gibson huh ?[/quote]


Daniel Boobie was good earlier this season but after the injury he just wasn't playing the same as before, anyway Spurs have this one 4-2

[King-of-Awdal]

i concur Spurs have this in the bag weather its Pistons or Cavs wht ever team it is. a thinking 4-1 to Spurs. this one of the only teams i have ever witnessed tht even after wining the championship they always keep a low profile.

[Hard-Rock]

[quote="sadwiil"][quote="Hard-Rock"]I think you are underestimating the CAVs, they are good defensive team. I mean Spurs are well balanced team but trust me, they are in for surprise. Cavs are the hungry team here, it is all about who wants it more.

How about that Daniel Boobie Gibson huh ?[/quote]


Daniel Boobie was good earlier this season but after the injury he just wasn't playing the same as before, anyway Spurs have this one 4-2[/quote]
Dude, you forgetting, Cavs defeated Spurs twice this season but then again this is NBA finals and San Antonio has that experience but you can't the Cavs out. You just watch and Enjoy

The only westcoast team I support are the Suns the rest are just garbage.

[Alluring]

Cavs?

The Spurs are probably getting drunk right now. EASY WIN, COMING UP FOR THEM.

Duncan will get his fourth ring!

[michael_ital]

The Boob was The Bomb tonight.

[Alluring]

[quote="michael_ital"]The Boob was The Bomb tonight.[/quote]

I think he is qaniis.

Why does he have eyeliner on, and his nickname is "boobie"? Watch him "come out" in a couple of years.

[Hard-Rock]

[quote="michael_ital"]The Boob was The Bomb tonight.[/quote]


That was good Boobie trap!

[michael_ital]

LoL@ Alluring.

I can't say I noticed the eyeliner, tho' Boobie is usually a nik bestowed on a son by his momma.

[Alluring]

I know where his name came from, I think Marv Albert indicated the usage of the nickname. No need to futher elaborate on that. And yes, Gibson wears eyeliner.

Lebron James, is nothing new to sports. People forget Penny Hardaway, before the injuries. Allen Iverson height, crossover and speed.

Lebron is all hype, and we will discover that in the Finals.

[King-of-Awdal]

[quote="Alluring"]I know where his name came from, I think Marv Albert indicated the usage of the nickname. No need to futher elaborate on that. And yes, Gibson wears eyeliner.

Lebron James, is nothing new to sports. People forget Penny Hardaway, before the injuries. Allen Iverson height, crossover and speed.

Lebron is all hype, and we will discover that in the Finals.[/quote]


It dont matter if the CAVS HEAT OR PISTONS IN THE FINAL AINT NO TEAM RIGHT NOW CAN TOUCH THE SPURS. I WOULD SAY THE CLOSEST TEAM COMING TO BEAT THE SPURS WOULD PROLLY BE THEY BIGGEST RIVALS THE MAVS.

[Alluring]

It matters, especially when people who don't know anything about basketball compare him to Air Jordan.