Go Home Deshawn!

So, Lebron "Whiny" James (nickname given to James by Wizard SG, Deshawn Stevenson), and his Cleveland Cavaliers sent home the no-name Deshawn Stevenson, and his 5th seeded Washington Wizards. In case you didn't hear, the no-name SG, Deshawn Stevenson of the Wizards referred to SF Lebron James (AKA King James) as a "whiner", and says he should just play the game. I thought this was rather laughable, especially considering Lebron is a 4-time All-star, with 2 All-star game MVP's, and an NBA Finals appearance. Lebron simply replied to Deshawn's comments by saying that if he responded to his comments it would be like Jay-Z responded to a comment said by Soulja Boy.

Well, Lebron silenced the Wizards by recording a triple-double (27 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists) in a 105-88 Game 6 victory. The 17-point victory sealed the series win for the Cavs, 4 games to 2, to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavs will face either the 1-seeded Boston Celtics, or the 8th-seeded Atlanta Hawks, all depending on who wins Game 7, which will be played at 1 PM ET in Boston, MA.

Personally, I really didn't think the Wizards even had a chance at winning the series, even with Gilbert Arenas. But, guys like Caron Butler (18 points, 9 rebounds in Game 6), and Antawn Jamison (23 points, 15 rebounds in Game 6), and even Brendan Haywood (13 points, 10 rebounds in Game 6), really stepped up their game, and was able to stretch the series to 6 games, only to lose at home last night. Lebron was hit hard every single time he touched the ball, but overcame the physical toughness of the Wizards, and led his team to victory. Lebron averaged 29.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG, and 7.7 APG in the 6 playoff games so far. While Lebron's new foe, Stevenson, averaged just 12.3 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 3.0 APG in 6 playoff games. This Stevenson guy is my new "Least favorite" NBA player, I really don't like how this guy thinks he can just walk into Cleveland and talk trash about the NBA's biggest superstar (...one of the biggest, anyway). I especially feel this way after looking up his stats, and seeing that he averages just 8.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, and 1.9 APG in 549 career games. This guy is 6 foot 5, 218 pounds, shouldn't he be getting a few more rebounds per game than 2.2?! I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I really don't like this guy, and don't blame Lebron for the way he reacted after Deshawn shot his mouth off.

As you can see, the 6-game series was a very physical one.

I smell a rivalry a brewing. Anyone who watched the series would say that this matchup has rivalry potential. Each and every game between these two teams have been a physical, and close-matched ballgame. The Deshawn/Lebron situation has just made these bigger.

Cleveland pretty much owns D.C., especially when it comes time for the playoffs.

• Cavaliers all-time Playoff record v.s. Washington: 17-9

• The Cavs have faced Washington 5 times in the playoffs, and have defeated them 4 of those 5 times.

• The Cavs defeated Washington in the playoffs for the third straight season (12-4 against D.C. since 2006 playoffs).

I don't know about you, but I smell an Eastern Conference rivalry a brewing.

Question: Can the Cavs repeat as Eastern Conference Champions???

Answer: They obviously have a chance with Lebron. You never know what team you're gonna get, though. They have a shot in the Semi-finals against either the #1 Celtics, or the #8 Hawks. The Hawks are proving that the Celtics are beatable, and the Hawks are the number 8 seed, so I think the Cavs can easily play with them. I believe Lebron can lead the Cavs to the Eastern Conference Finals, and possibly win it. But, will it happen? No. I think, despite their troubles with Atlanta, Boston will get over the bump in the road, and go to the NBA Finals. Sorry, Lebron.

SSreportersLegend

575 days ago

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Boston will not make it to the NBA Finals.

It will either be Cleveland in some random impossible move or the Orlando Magic.

The Celtics may not even win tomorrow, they have looked unimpressive and can't win on the road when it counts. Rondo is showing his inexperience and they are not attacking the basket nor getting to the free throw line.

As for the Wizards. They should shut up. They talk talk talk talk and put up an embarrassing elimination performance at home. The Wizards did not back it up with consistent play, their defense was all over the place, and Gilbert Arenas was probably rushed back too quickly to being with eons ago.

Arenas should think about going to a contender, Eddie Jordan has a recipe for disaster, this is inexcusable to lose to the same team 3 years in a row and get eliminated in front of your loyal fans.

Jordan has to tell his players to keep their mouths shut and play basketball. When I last checked, they were called for tons of technical fouls and flagrants, they are using dirty tactics while at the same time complaining about James.

Horrible. Just horrible. Serves them right to go home and have LeBron rip them limb from limb in game 6.

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Behbigben15All-Star

575 days ago

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I'm only saying that they'll go to the Finals, because I had them going before the Playoffs started, and I don't want to change it before the first round is even complete. That's all I'm saying. But, I think the Pistons will beat the Magic in round 2.

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SSreportersLegend

575 days ago

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I know you said they won't win the finals.... They won't make it is all I'm saying.

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C.harrison1515Waterboy

575 days ago

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I really hope Boston can pull off a game 7 win in Boston. I would be really upset if they didn't. Celtics over Cavs in Conference Semifinals.

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Behbigben15All-Star

575 days ago

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Ugh, this is annoying! Why isn't the picture showing up on the front page? Anyone want to help me?

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Cougar2000All-American

575 days ago

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They (Washington) talked a good game but in the end, Cleveland was the better team. The Wizards tried to be the Detroit Pistons of Lambeer and Rodman days but the Cavs weren't having any of it. Now they're moving on and the Wizards are on the golf course for the summer. Hope Gilbert blogs about this one.

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OvertheedgeVarsity

574 days ago

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stevenson is just upset that his team sucks, he should be happy that he took lebron to six games and he shouldnt be upset that he cant guard lebron because NOBODY CAN

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Pas493JV Squad

574 days ago

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How do the Wizards suck they didnt have their best player all year and still got a 5th seed? And Where the hell is Gilbert gonna go that he wouldnt totally mess up the team, I've heard Lakers but you think he could do what he does in D.C. in the Lakers offense w/ Kobe, NO WAY he has to be the focal point. I've gotten over Lebron and Big Z traveling every other possesion and Songailia unjust suspension but its ignorant to say the Zards suck and no one has guarded Lebron more physically than they did and he deserves to be knocked around.

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IbeargRed-Shirting

573 days ago

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i've heard LA, but the clippers, not the lakers... i'm not sure there's really any way the lakers could fit him under the cap...

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SSreportersLegend

573 days ago

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Guarded more physically than any other team and yet he still drops double-doubles and triple-doubles so it's not working that well. And come on, it's the Eastern Conference...a #5 seed would get the Wizards....not even the #9 seed in the Western Conference.

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Pas493JV Squad

567 days ago

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didnt know you could get a 9 seed in the playoffs

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IbeargRed-Shirting

573 days ago

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There's a reason Charles Barkley called the wizards the dumbest team alive or something to that effect. I guess you have no be confident though if you're gonna have a chance.

It's not really a rivalry at this point with the way the Cavs have really dominated it this badly so far.

You do have to give it to Stevenson, despite not being that good he found a way to become almost a household name. Does his play deserve us to be talking about him? not at all, but he made us do it anyway.

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