Next? LeBron, Cavaliers again play waiting game after second straight sweepINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. LeBron James scores 27 points, Cavs finish off another playoff sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — LeBron James didn’t come close to matching his performance in Game 3. James scores 27 points, Cavaliers finish off another sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — LeBron James didn’t come close to matching his performance in Game 3. Maybe they should stop this one: Cavaliers on a record roll, while Hawks are all banged upATLANTA — If this was a heavyweight fight, the referee might have already stepped in to stop it. Two Easy: LeBron scores 27 as Cavaliers cruise past Hawks 105-85 to open 2-0 series leadCLEVELAND — While the rest of the NBA exchanges elbows, flagrant fouls and menacing stares in the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a fight. Nuggets run away from Mavericks with fourth-quarter spurt to take 2-0 series leadDENVER — The fourth quarter belongs to the Denver Nuggets, who keep turning close games into blowouts with an energizing mix of breakaway baskets, dashing defense and old-fashioned hustle. LeBron scores 34 as Cavaliers end long playoff layoff with 99-72 win over Atlanta in Game 1CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers shook off some rust, and then the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James presented with MVP trophy by commissioner David Stern before Game 1CLEVELAND — LeBron James pressed the trophy high above his head and gave 20,000 Cleveland fans another chance to chant “M-V-P!” Hometown Hero: LeBron James remembers the journey as first Cavalier to win NBA’s MVP awardAKRON, Ohio — On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown’s city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater. Joe Johnson scores 27 as Hawks blowout Heat 91-78 in Game 7 to advance to face CavaliersATLANTA — The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ben Gordon scores 22 points as Bulls beat Celtics 121-118 in double overtime to tie series 2-2CHICAGO — Ben Gordon strained his hamstring early on. He got knocked to the floor, too. But the biggest shot was the one he delivered. LeBron James and the Cavs take their 1st step toward goal of NBA title by sweeping PistonsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — LeBron James earned a break. LeBron James & the Cavs pull away from Pistons, taking 3-0 lead in 1st-round seriesAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers made the Detroit Pistons’ inspired effort moot. Too little, too late: LeBron scores 29, Cavs hold off Pistons’ rally for 94-82 win in Game 2CLEVELAND — Their late comeback, impressive as it was by guys who hardly play, came up short. The Detroit Pistons have to finish the next one. |