According to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Cavs/Lakers to play on Christmas

SabresRule said:

Cleveland Cavaliers expected to open against Boston Celtics; face L.A. Lakers on Christmas - cleveland.com

HD, this is no surprise for me- when the Shaq trade became official, I actually predicted they'd play the Lakers on Christmas Day, saying that the starpower would be too much to ignore.

Now, will it be played at STAPLES or The Q?

BTW, I will make a bold prediction- this game will draw a double-digit rating.

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SabresRule said:

Cleveland Cavaliers expected to open against Boston Celtics; face L.A. Lakers on Christmas - cleveland.com

HD, this is no surprise for me- when the Shaq trade became official, I actually predicted they'd play the Lakers on Christmas Day, saying that the starpower would be too much to ignore.

Now, will it be played at STAPLES or The Q?

BTW, I will make a bold prediction- this game will draw a double-digit rating.

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HD MM said:

Hopefully this will be an NBA Final Preview....

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salsadancer7 said:

I thought the headliner on Christmas was supposed to by the 2 Finalist....As seen, the network still gives little respect to the "other" team....

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HD MM said:

Also, just heard the Cavs opening game opponent....

Cleveland will host the Boston Celtics on Oct. 27 in a game set for TNT.

The bleeding will (hopefully) stop, starting October 27th. At least this city has the Cavs to look forward to. Come on NBA season, get here already!!!

Cleveland Cavaliers release Kinsey; schedule may open vs. Celtics, with Christmas in L.A. - cleveland.com

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HD MM said:

There's no written "rule" as to who plays on Christmas, keemosabi.

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salsadancer7 said:

No there isn't but usually, it has been the two finalist. But since were are now all about Lebron when it comes to the NBA...well....that makes things better....?

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SabresRule said:

BTW, Salsa, you're probably familiar with your teams playing on the 25th- after all, Miami played on XMas Day a lot.

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