CLEVELAND — LeBron James and Dwyane Wade exchanged their trademark handshake moments before the Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off their home opener against the Miami Heat.
For Miami, the pleasantries quickly ended there.
The Cavs showed just how little heat remains in Northeast Ohio this time of year, cooling off Wade and Co. by a final score of 102-92. James was an efficient 13-of-19 shooting en route to his 29 points, while Kevin Love chipped in 24 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
It wasn't the X's and O's or the stats that told the tale of this game, or any of Cleveland's first three, however.
Rather, it's been the overall demeanor of the team that's appeared drastically different from the start of last season.
"I felt like in general we came into this game, our first home game, in a much more relaxed and confident state," head coach David Blatt said. "We're a team that has continuity. Guys that know each other, guys that trust each other and a bench now that really comes in and contributes and makes a difference."
Blatt's description of his team, relaxed and co ...
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