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The Cavaliers are on the brink of elimination, trailing the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the Best of 7 Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs have been somewhat shaky in this series, including reverting to the 'Lebron-ball' (aka 'Lebron and Four Guys') offense. Yet, they have managed to take each game down to the wire. On the other hand, the Magic seem to be playing the best basketball they have played all season. If the Cavaliers continue to make adjustments as they had done for Game 4, they can put the pressure back on Orlando. While the Cavaliers have looked tentative, nervous, and scared throughout this series (as could be seen through their body language and facial expressions), they finally seemed to overcome this at the end of Game 4. Meanwhile, for the first time in the series, Dwight Howard (among others) had a look of fear in his eyes during the overtime period last night. On this off day in between games, the Cavaliers need to adjust their strategy against the Magic. He

Sadly, this year may mark the end of the runs of the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. The two teams have been highly successful over the past 10 years, but injuries, aging, and stagnation have contributed to both teams' first round exits this season. Perhaps the offseason will breathe life into the two aging rosters, but they must beware that the rest of the league has finally caught up to them.

In the past couple of weeks, the Cavaliers have had a couple award winners announced. First, Mike Brown was named the NBA's Coach of the Year. Then, LeBron James was named the league's Most Valuable Player. Both earned their respective awards, and it is great to see them get the recognition they deserve. Yet, as both Brown and James have regularly declared, their recognitions received throughout this season are a reflection of the team's hard work and accomplishments. They know that, for the Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship, the whole team (coaches, players, etc.) must contribute. More importantly, they believe and trust that the whole team can contribute. As a result, Cavs fans and many others now believe and trust that the whole team can contribute. Tomorrow, Brown's, James's, and the rest of the team's pursuit for one goal continues...