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The Cavaliers pulled out a hard fought victory last night versus the Golden State Warriors. In a game with numerous lead changes, LeBron James completed the final lead change with his first career buzzer-beating game winner. Cleveland left Oakland with a 106-105 victory, a 33-8 overall record, a 13-8 road record, and a 2-1 record thus far on this West Coast trip. A couple encouraging signs for the Cavs occurred in the 2nd quarter. First, the Cavaliers rebounded from a double-digit deficit to close the 1st half ahead by a point, 55-54. They very well could have fallen out of the game early in this West Coast road game. Instead, they hung tough and found themselves back in the game. Second, Tarence Kinsey came in off the bench and put together a team-rallying second quarter. He finished the game with 11 points and 3 rebounds in 14 minutes, showing a good all-around ability on the court. People should keep an eye on Kinsey, who has the potential to be a 'poor man's' Ja

There are numerous critics wondering why the Celtics would add Stephon Marbury to their title-defending team. Kevin Garnett has given the move his approval. If given a chance and some moral support from the team, perhaps Marbury will succeed in Boston. Yet, there is the potential that an old feud can be recreated. When Garnett became the highest paid player in the NBA when the two were with the Timberwolves, Marbury asked to be traded. Then, when Marbury was playing with a young Amare Stoudemire in Phoenix a few years ago, Marbury publicly emphasized how Stoudemire was already much better than Garnett was, is, or will be. Granted, both players have said this is behind them, but sometimes winning or losing is the difference between being able to get along and not being able to get along. [Previous articles on the KG-Starbury feud(s): http://www.nba.com/suns/news/azcentral_021231.html http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/sports/basketball/28knicks.html?ex=1353906000&en=bb2feecbe40e

LeBron James did travel. He probably has traveled before while using his patented "crab dribble" and gotten away with it, while other times the move is legitimate, but the correct call was made in Sunday's game. Officials at all levels of basketball have become lax at enforcing traveling violations. Too many players get away with carrying the ball. Similarly, it can be argued that the popular "pro hop" move should be considered 2 steps, not 1, when done by a player after picking up his/her dribble.