Cavs vs. Pistons: We finally win.

Right from the tip-off this was a game the Cavaliers decided they were going to win.
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The Cavs defense smothered Detroit in the second half.
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But that didn't stop Rasheed Wallace from breaking to the hoop for several spectacular dunks.
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Even Chauncey Billips made his points in the lane. But the Cavs perimeter defense made a big difference in this game.
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You can't say enough about Anderson Varejao. His energy, blocks and two incredible fly down the floor dunks turned the game to the Cavs.
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Varejao challenged and pestered Wallace up and down the floor. When Wallace starting challenging him back Varejao didn't back down.
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New coach Brendan Malone will try to guide the Cavs to the playoffs. Usually a team that just fired its coach will win the next game. But overall I don't think the Cavs have what it takes to go anywhere in the playoffs.
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Former Cavs guard Steve Kerr takes in the action courtside as a commentator for TNT. What's he thinking about the Cavs now?
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Craig Sagars of TNT roamed the sidelines. The Cavs were once the NBA media up-and-comers. Now how will we play in the NBA's boardroom?
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As long as the Cavaliers have this guy the cameras will come.
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LeBron is all over the court tonight. Fortunately for the Cavs Richard Hamilton was out.
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Moondog joins in the head-spinning action during timeouts.
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More on Varejao with his Sideshow Bob haircut and Latino fire.
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LeBron James makes a twisting move.
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New Cavs owner Dan Gilbert (in red shirt) likes what he sees tonight.
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But it still comes down to Lebron James.
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