End of an era?

Could last night have been the last game of the "King James" era? If so, man was it a horrible way to come to an end. I have been watching the highlights of the game, and it didn't seem like the Cavs were really into this game. Are they realizing that they are outmatched again? Or are they thinking the win should come easy if LBJ shows up and scores 35+. I think it is a combo of both. Mike Brown showed his hand early by putting Z in early in the game, was that a kind gesture or was he looking for a spark to get the crowd into it? Obviously that could have been Z's last game at home in his 13 year career, So I am glad he got some very meaningful PT. But the other part of me thinks that Coach Brown was looking for that quick spark to ignite the Cavs and their bench.

Quick coaching point. Why are we playing off of Ray Allen? He's on fire, there is NO REASON to leave him to help on Kendrick Perkins or Glenn Davis, or anyone for that reason. It keeps blowing my mind. It's the same thing that happened last year with Orlando.

Lets be real about this series who would you want on your team right now?

Kendrick Perkins or Shaq

Kevin Garnet or Antwan Jamison

Paul Pierce or LBJ

Ray Allen or Anthony Parker

Rajon Rondo or Mo Williams

My team would be Shaq, KG, LBJ Ray Allen and Rondo

That's 3 Celtic players I would rather have. On paper those players are clearly better then what the Cavs are brining to the table, more importantly it is showing on the floor.

Here is the lineup I would come with

Shaq -C
Jamison -PF
LBJ- SF
Parker -SG
Mo- PG

I know what you are thinking, that "is" the lineup they come with. But Coach Brown needs to get his bench play going. Where is JJ Hickson? The guy that the Cavs front office didn't want to trade for Amare Stoudimire? He's explosive, quick and isn't afraid to commit a foul. Sure he gives up a few inches on KG, but what he lacks in size he makes up for it with explosive athletic plays. How many times have you seen JJ get off the floor quickly and block a shot. I don't think KG can exert that high energy for an entire game. What about Delonte West? When he has that jump-shot going he creates an easy opportunity for a drive and kick out for a 3 point opportunity and if he doesn't dish, hes more than capable for taking it to the rack and finishing strong.

Now that being said, can the Cavs take the series from Boston without LBJ showing up? No, I can't believe I am saying this, but where was LeBron last night? He looked very tight, when he had the ball it was as if he didn't want it. Is his elbow really hurting that bad? Or is the pressure mounting? Is he thinking about his off-season decision? I am sure when this series is over we will here all sorts of reasons for the loss. But lets be honest, the supporting cast is better than 07' Cavs, but not better than the 10' Celtics.

I hope and really want the Cavs to go to Boston and kick butt. But after last nights game. I just don't see that happening. But hey, it could happen.

Go Cav's