October 30, 2009

Cavs' Start Is Cause for Concern

Terry Pluto, Cleveland Plain Dealer

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It's time for serious concern.

Much attention is on the Cavs' often sputtering offense, how they don't seem sure what to do with Shaquille O'Neal, and the discouraging sight of a lot of guys standing around as if waiting for a bus rather than cutting to the basket or to open spots on the court.

And all of that is indeed reason for concern.

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