Who Cares?

I have come to two realizations when watching the cavs, and was thinking about it where every person does their best thinking (shower). Whenever the Cavs win, I feel as if they can't be beaten, and will destroy everyone they play, which is the same feeling I had during that 8 win streak. However, after loosing 3 of 4 while Detroit is allowing us to gain ground, and the overrrrrrrrrated bulls are on our tail, I really have this feeling as if we would get destroyed by the local high school team.

I think the exact reason why this is happening is not my attitude, but the Cavs' attitude. In their most prolific wins this season, they came out with massive energy and try to destroy their opponent. During this passionate streak, they attack the hoop, don't settle for smooge jumpers (I know you don't get it but you will soon), Gooden runs around like a mad-man, and the team plays together on both sides of the ball.

On the other hand, when they decide to not show up against teams like Charlotte and Atlanta, they come out with the "We are waiting for the playoffs" attitude. They do the exact opposite of when they are playing well, the offense is all one-on-one, the defense is matador-like, and they settle for smooge threes (I know, I know).

Thus, as the Cavs head into the stretch run, keep an eye on their energy level early on. See if LeBron stares down the other team like he did against Detroit last year, and watch for that pep in their step. Because that pep could be the difference between a dissapointing or successful Cavaliers basketball team.