Cleveland Fans Rally As Spurs Collapse In Cleveland
Amid a tense playoff feel in Richfield Coliseum the Cavaliers produced a fourth quarter surge, 28 points, to overturn a Spurs led game. Cleveland mayor Frank Jackson pushes provocative proposals drawing San Antonio media attention.
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Cavaliers Rally for NBA Finals in Cleveland Crowds
The city roars as the Cavaliers host the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Fans flood Quicken Loans Arena with signs and giveaways while a 39% tall replica Larry OBrien Trophy dominates the entrance, and ticket prices surge ahead of Game 3.
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Hughes sits out Game 3 with foot injury in Cavaliers final
Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes is inactive for Game 3 against the Spurs with a partially torn plantar fascia in the left foot. Rookie Daniel Gibson starts, with Ira Newble benched, as Cleveland shifts to a five-guard lineup and LeBron James adapts to heavy defensive assignment on Tony Parker.
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Joe Tait bids to call first NBA Finals for Cavaliers
Iconic Cavaliers radio voice Joe Tait, 70, treats each Finals game as another ballgame after 35 seasons with Cleveland. He notes post season crowds differ from Richfield Coliseum days and says his job is to keep calling the action as the team gains experience.
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Ratings tumble as NBA Finals Game 2 loses audience
New York ratings show Game 2 of the NBA Finals drew a 5.6 national rating and 10 share on ABC, down 30 percent from 2006. The Sopranos finale competed with the game, while Game 2's 8.6 million viewers contrasted with 11.9 million for HBO's finale.
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