slamdunkcentral.com - 3/20/2008
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Cliches become cliches for a reason, they are true. Like this old chestnut “To be the best you have to beat the best.” For what seemed like an eternity in the NBA Central Division that title was held by the Detroit Pistons, until last spring. That’s when they’re pesky younger brothers the Cleveland Cavaliers beat them in the Eastern Conference Finals. Even ...
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... Cleveland proved that they are still a contender in the east with this 89-73 win, turning the ball over just 8 times in the whole game. ...
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James Scores 30 as Cavaliers Down Pistons —
NBA.com: News 3/20/2008
LeBron James scored 30 points, moving closer to becoming Cleveland's top career scorer, and the Cavaliers reminded Detroit that they're still the team to beat in the East with an 89-73 win over the Pistons on Wednesday night.
Cavaliers 89, Pistons 73 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 3/20/2008
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James scored 30 points, moving closer to becoming Cleveland's top career scorer, and the Cavaliers reminded Detroit that they're still the team to beat in the East with an 89-73 win over the Pistons on Wednesday night.
