Cavaliers to-do list for a 2009 title run
The Cavaliers aim to finish the 2008 09 regular season strong after NBA All Star Weekend as coach Mike Brown drafts plans to boost defense and consider a trade for a defensive big man like Marcus Camby while LeBron James and partners regain peak form. The piece outlines five strategic steps to secure Cleveland its first NBA championship.
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Cavaliers Aim for East’s No 1 Seed in Tight Race
The Cavaliers seek the top east seed to secure home court and avoid facing both Boston and Orlando. With Boston 44-11, Cleveland 40-11, Orlando 38-13, Cleveland must navigate tough late February road trips and rely on key players like West back and Szczerbiak’s potential return pending a deadline move.
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Indians Relocate Spring Home to Goodyear Arizona
The Cleveland Indians have moved from Florida to Goodyear Arizona for spring training. They unpacked in a new 42,000-square-foot complex and 10,000-seat ball park shared with the Reds, featuring hydrotherapy, batting tunnels, and expanded facilities amid the Estrella Mountains.
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Westlake girls gain tie for SWC title with 56 46 win
Westlake improves to 17-2 11-1 SWC after a 56-46 victory at Brecksville. Kalpana Beach scores 21 points leading the Demons who built a 14-7 first quarter lead. Brecksville drops to 15-3 10-2 with Olmsted Falls tied for second.
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Avon Lake advances in Last Chance hockey tourney
Avon Lake beats Bay 5-1 in a Brooklyn district first round game as the Last Chance Tournament provides extra games before the district slate. Maks Galati scores twice as Avon Lake dominates with 34 shots to Bay’s 23, goalie Ben Sherman stellar in the third period. Avon Lake moves on to face Amherst for the fourth time this season.
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