After losing their first matchup this season on Christmas Day, it was expected that LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be fired up for their rematch with the Golden State Warriors on Martin Luther King Day. It did not take long for their stars to make their presence felt on the night, as the Cavs forward and Isaiah Thomas hooked up early in the first quarter.
With 4:36 left in the period, the two-time All-Star point guard threw the perfect lob pass to James for the emphatic reverse slam. It drew a loud applause from the crowd inside quicken Loans Arena, who all understand how important the game is for the Cavs.
The Cavs have uncharacteristically lost eight of the last 11 outings. That has made them drop to third place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-16 win-loss slate with the Miami Heat not far behind. More importantly, a lot of questions have emerged about what their near future will be like, and these thoughts are even sparking a lot of speculations about the need for potential moves to be made before next month’s trade deadline.
The Cavs may not be playing their best basketball right now, but being the veteran team that they are, nothing less than their best effort is expected from them as a win against the defending champions could start a hot streak for them. It could also be a turning point for the Cavs this regular season that could help them get back to their winning ways.
