On LeBron's absence Larry Hughes said, "We basically run everything through him, so when he's not out there, it takes us awhile to figure out where we are most effective."
Unfortunately for Cleveland, that has been painfully true in all six games he has missed. What was disappointing is the effort that was put forth early into the game. A now 11-35 Sonics team was scoring at will and nobody in red and gold looked to be interested in putting a stop to it.
The Cavaliers' record is now 25-20 and 0-6 minus LeBron. LeBron is day-to-day with an ankle sprain in which he played the second half against Portland, and scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to the Trail Blazers' 15 as a team. The Cavaliers' play without him undoubtedly shows they count on James to be a superstar for them every night, which he more often then not does.
Ilgauskas added to the discussion of the Cavaliers' play minus LeBron saying, "Sometimes we do rely on him so much especially at the end of games, it's hard for guys to switch it mentally".
Also blatantly obvious.
Thus far, if the MVP award is truly what its letters stand for the most VALUABLE player to his team, then I think you would have a hard time making a case for anyone else right now.
LeBron's all-around ability truly has spoiled his supporting cast into incompetence. In essence, the Cavaliers wouldn't have a prayer without LeBron anyway, but when he can't play, it would be nice for the Cavs to win a game they should win here and there.
LeBron, in all probability, would have played had the Supersonics not been the second game of a back-to-back West Coast road trip, considering he played on the ankle for a half and looked great on it.
The Cavaliers have a day off to get LeBron healthy and get ready for the Clippers Saturday night.
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