I know Shaq has a superman tatoo but he also has a 37 year-old body. The spirit is willing but the body fails. Phil Jackson, where is the Zen?
Expectations in Cleveland have been inflated following the pre-season acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal from Phoenix but last year's beaten Eastern Conference finalists have so far failed to find fluency with the 37-year-old in the team.
The Cavs lost 95-89 to the Boston Celtics on the opening night yesterday and their second defeat was inflicted despite LeBron James posting the 25th triple-double of his career (21 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists). Andrea Bargnani led the Raptors with 28 points while Chris Bosh added 21 points and 16 boards.
The Celtics added to their opening-night win with a typically strong defensive display to dominate the Charlotte Bobcats 92-59 in their home opener. Ray Allen led five Celtic scorers in double figures with 18 points.
Shaquille O'Neal fails to kick-start Cavaliers as they suffer second loss