The Guinness Book of World Records was on hand to authenticate the record as 20,562 fans donned their custom-designed Cavs Snuggies blankets for five minutes during last nights game against the Pistons. I have to give the Cavs marketing department credit for being creative, but to be honest, Snuggie Night was more creepy than anything.

Snuggies aside, the Cavs overcame a 21 point, 2nd quarter hole to win 99-92. LeBron had 40 points and 13 rebounds and this is the 14th time LeBron has scored 40 and had more than 10 rebounds since he entered the NBA.

Despite the new world record and the Cavs win, the night was overshadowed by Pistons point guard, Rodney Stuckey, who collapsed near Detroits bench. Stuckey was rushed to the Cleveland Clinic during the game and is reportedly doing fine.

Pretty eventful night at the Q. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rodney and his family.

Uh-oh Cleveland fans…

The Cavs made a big move acquiring Antawn Jamison, but that wasn’t enough against the Magic today in Orlando. I like the Jamison trade, but Antawn Jamison can’t make Mo Williams and Delonte West any better. In yet another example of the Cavs supporting cast choking in a big game, Williams went 1-9 from the field and West was 2-9.

Jamison and O’Neal both played well, going 9-14 and 9-10, respectively. LeBron, was also a stud, but that’s not a surprise to anyone.

The Cavs need to figure out a way to get more consistent bench play in big games. Mike Brown needs to start getting Williams and West into games earlier so they can get into a rhythm. If role players can’t get something going early on they need to adjust and jest keep them off the floor.

Orlando is starting to look like the Orlando from last years playoffs and if the Cavs don’t get more consistent production from their bench they can’t beat the Magic…. let alone the Lakers or Nuggets.

The Cavs didn’t end up getting Amar’e Staudemire after all, but they were part of a three team trade that landed them Antawn Jamison. Cleveland got Jamison and Sebastian Telfair and the Wizards got Zydrunas Ilgauskas and a first-round pick.

It was a great trade for both teams. In Jamison, Cleveland gets a proven, veteran role player who can help them win a championship this year. The Wizards get a solid post player and a 1st round pick to start rebuilding next year.

Jamison, an 11 year veteran, is averaging 20.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Jamison has averaged 19.9 points throughout his career, so he should be able to provide Cleveland with some additional scoring power.

I believe the Stoudemire trade fell through because of money, but I’m sure Shaq had something to do with it. Shaq isn’t a big fan of Amar’e and I’m sure he told the Cavs brass that they don’t need another big guy. Whether Shaq influenced the Cavs or not, I think the Jamison trade is better.

For starters, Amar’e could have been a problem with his attitude and that could kill the Cavs championship hopes. Second, the Cavs have the best record in the NBA and they’ve beat the Lakers twice already this season, so adding a dependable role player like Jamison makes a lot more sense.

But, the trade is only a success for Cleveland if they win a championship… so stay tuned.

With the biggest free agent year in NBA history looming, and LeBron on the brink of an NBA Championship, the Cavs are reportedly trading Z and Hickson for Amar’e Stoudemire.

The Cavs need to do anything they can to keep LeBron happy and keep him in Cleveland. Acquiring another young star is a good start. Now if they can win a Championship together it will increase the Cavs chances of keeping LeBron. Let’s face it, if the Cavs lose LeBron to free agency, they should just bulldoze Cleveland into Lake Erie.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a great player, but he’s on the back-nine of his career. Hickson could be a force some day, but he’s young and a bit undersized. Stoudemire is a beast in the making. He’s a guy who can counter Dwight Howard in the East and the Lakers Bigs in the West. Essentially, with Soudemire, the Cavs could be an unstoppable force for years to come.

Let’s just hope they ink the deal because the NBA needs to shake things up, All-Star Weekend hasn’t exactly been exciting.

PS – I’m taking a crap right now (“Alternatives to NBA All-Star Game”)

LeBron and the Cavs dominated the Lakers yesterday at the Staples Center 102-87. Kobe scored 35 but LeBron and Williams combined for 54 points in the route. Lakers fans were so frustrated with their team’s performance they started throwing foam fingers and other chachka onto the floor. Nobody was hurt, with exception of Kobe’s feelings, after getting beat at home, on Christmas day by his roommate and old teammate.

Bah humbug Kobe, bah humbug.

We hope Santa brought you some great gifts this morning. After you open your gifts and stuff your face the entertainment begins…

The Celtics are in Orlando to take on the Magic in what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Championship. Paul Pierce is out for two weeks after getting his knee drained but this should still be an entertaining match-up. Immediately after the Boston vs. Orlando game Kobe and LeBron square-off in Los Angeles for a dream match-up between the two top talents in the NBA. Throw in the fact that Shaqwill be making a return visit to the Staples Center and you’ve got a recipe sweeter than Aunt Jemimah. We predict an upset as Shaq looks to settle the score against his old teammates.

Have a very Merry Christmas nerds!