The alarm clocks didn't go off until about 10 or so today, after getting into NY about 2am...the guys had a normal team meeting to talk about the Knicks...had the usual brunch feast and then the guys went to their rooms to stay off their feet...no chance to do any Big Apple tours, in spite of the great weather...this is a business trip...

I loved hearing LeBron called a brief team meeting yesterday morning to underscore the importance of this trip and the remaining games...he told the guys that at times he may get on them, and it's nothing personal...and that's what it has to be when the unquestioned leader, (even at age 22) has to ruffle some feathers...that's what a team is all about...and Mike Brown couldn't be happier...Larry Brown always talks about guys taking ownership of their own fate...that's what veteran teams are able to do...

LeBron taking the first team bus to Conseco (arrival 2 hours before game time) may not sound like much...(most regulars on most teams arrive 90:00 before game time) but it sends the right message to everyone, that this is winning time, and what the Cavs do over these final 11 games may go a long way toward plotting out their
post-season success...

It's all a part of what owner, Dan Gilbert calls "inches" in his business blueprint...a few inches last night led to a big step in Indianapolis...

See you tonight at 7:30 on FSN...