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By Brian Windhorst
Beacon Journal sports writer
POSTED: 08:31 a.m. EST, Nov 07, 2007
OAKLAND, CALIF: LeBron James and Daniel Gibson are creating quite a superstar-plus-sidekick tandem.
The pair who famously worked well off each other in last year's playoffs again combined to lead the Cavaliers to a victory, this time over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena.
James filled the stat sheet and Gibson nailed big shot after big shot, including a clutch 3-pointer with 19 seconds left that sealed the 108-104 win.
It was the last of Gibson's 22 points, two off the regular-season career high he established last week, as he hit five 3-pointers. James nearly tasted a triple double with 24 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas played an equally big role, continuing his good play with 22 points and 13 rebounds. He scored eight huge points and had four crucial offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter.
Using a makeshift backcourt without Larry Hughes and Eric Snow due to injuries, the Cavs had trouble controlling Warriors quick guards Baron Davis and Monta Ellis.
If it wasn't in transition, it was in pick-and-rolls as both Davis and Ellis kept the Cavs off balance. In 45 minutes of court time, Davis never seemed to tire, scoring 29 points and adding 10 assists. Ellis added 22 and was just as slippery.
Cavs coach Mike Brown tried numerous defensive schemes to slow them down, even deploying James to defend them late in the game, which helped slow Davis in the stretch run.
Al Harrington added 19 points for Golden State (0-4); Drew Gooden had 16 for the Cavs (2-2).
The Anderson Varejao contract situation has entered a new phase: public posturing.
Until this week, the four-month standoff mostly stayed behind closed doors except for some details of the general difference in the desired contract terms by the two sides. Now, in a signal that the pressure to resolve the impasse is growing, other tactics are starting to be employed.
Tuesday, a member of Varejao's camp told Sport Illustrated that the athletic forward would be willing to return to the Cavs for a one-year deal worth around $5 million.
The Cavs quickly reacted by making it clear to media outlets that they were not interested in signing Varejao to a one-year deal that would enable him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
''We respect Anderson and want him back,'' Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry said in a statement. ''We feel we've made him a fair multiyear contract offer.''
While it may seem like a new overture because Varejao's one-year olive branch has been made public, insiders said the one-year offer was pitched by Varejao's side and rejected by the Cavs more than a month ago.
Ferry has been mostly tight-lipped about the process, but he's made it clear the team has made several multiyear offers to Varejao. It is believed those offers, starting at three seasons, would've paid him in excess of $5 million starting this season.
Varejao had the option of taking a one-year contract, known as a qualifying offer, by an Oct. 1 deadline. Had he accepted it, he would've been an unrestricted free agent next summer. That offer was for $1.2 million under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. According to sources, once that offer expired, the Cavs became unwilling to sign Varejao to any sort of one-year deal.
Larry Hughes missed Tuesday's game with a bruised knee and will likely sit out tonight's game in Salt Lake against the Jazz as well. He saw a doctor in the Bay Area to get it checked out and was advised to rest it.
You could say Demetris Nichols was a tad excited about being activated for his first ever NBA game. Nearly two hours before the game, he was on the court in his full uniform and full warmups getting some work in. Every other player on the court was in his workout wear.
LeBron James said he was amused by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson's touchdown dance after he scored on a punt return Sunday against the Browns. An avowed James' fan, Burleson mimicked James' pregame powder tossing regimen.
''Yeah, I saw it, pretty good,'' James said. ''I guess I'll have to send him some shoes.''
OAKLAND, CALIF: LeBron James and Daniel Gibson are creating quite a superstar-plus-sidekick tandem.
The pair who famously worked well off each other in last year's playoffs again combined to lead the Cavaliers to a victory, this time over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena.
James filled the stat sheet and Gibson nailed big shot after big shot, including a clutch 3-pointer with 19 seconds left that sealed the 108-104 win.
It was the last of Gibson's 22 points, two off the regular-season career high he established last week, as he hit five 3-pointers. James nearly tasted a triple double with 24 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas played an equally big role, continuing his good play with 22 points and 13 rebounds. He scored eight huge points and had four crucial offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter.
Using a makeshift backcourt without Larry Hughes and Eric Snow due to injuries, the Cavs had trouble controlling Warriors quick guards Baron Davis and Monta Ellis.
If it wasn't in transition, it was in pick-and-rolls as both Davis and Ellis kept the Cavs off balance. In 45 minutes of court time, Davis never seemed to tire, scoring 29 points and adding 10 assists. Ellis added 22 and was just as slippery.
Cavs coach Mike Brown tried numerous defensive schemes to slow them down, even deploying James to defend them late in the game, which helped slow Davis in the stretch run.
Al Harrington added 19 points for Golden State (0-4); Drew Gooden had 16 for the Cavs (2-2).
The Anderson Varejao contract situation has entered a new phase: public posturing.
Until this week, the four-month standoff mostly stayed behind closed doors except for some details of the general difference in the desired contract terms by the two sides. Now, in a signal that the pressure to resolve the impasse is growing, other tactics are starting to be employed.
Tuesday, a member of Varejao's camp told Sport Illustrated that the athletic forward would be willing to return to the Cavs for a one-year deal worth around $5 million.
The Cavs quickly reacted by making it clear to media outlets that they were not interested in signing Varejao to a one-year deal that would enable him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
''We respect Anderson and want him back,'' Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry said in a statement. ''We feel we've made him a fair multiyear contract offer.''
While it may seem like a new overture because Varejao's one-year olive branch has been made public, insiders said the one-year offer was pitched by Varejao's side and rejected by the Cavs more than a month ago.
Ferry has been mostly tight-lipped about the process, but he's made it clear the team has made several multiyear offers to Varejao. It is believed those offers, starting at three seasons, would've paid him in excess of $5 million starting this season.
Varejao had the option of taking a one-year contract, known as a qualifying offer, by an Oct. 1 deadline. Had he accepted it, he would've been an unrestricted free agent next summer. That offer was for $1.2 million under the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. According to sources, once that offer expired, the Cavs became unwilling to sign Varejao to any sort of one-year deal.
Larry Hughes missed Tuesday's game with a bruised knee and will likely sit out tonight's game in Salt Lake against the Jazz as well. He saw a doctor in the Bay Area to get it checked out and was advised to rest it.
You could say Demetris Nichols was a tad excited about being activated for his first ever NBA game. Nearly two hours before the game, he was on the court in his full uniform and full warmups getting some work in. Every other player on the court was in his workout wear.
LeBron James said he was amused by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson's touchdown dance after he scored on a punt return Sunday against the Browns. An avowed James' fan, Burleson mimicked James' pregame powder tossing regimen.
''Yeah, I saw it, pretty good,'' James said. ''I guess I'll have to send him some shoes.''
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