We're at the Palace....for a little shoot around....first time back since the playoffs...There is no way these games with the Pistons are just four of 82, for you fans, or for us, who cover this team, and it's all based on what happened last spring, and how these Pistons stand in the way of what the Cavs desperately want, a trip to the NBA finals...

Mike Brown won't let it become any more or less important than any other game, but human nature tells you the juices flow a little more when you are facing your arch rival...it makes for great theatre...

Eric Snow enjoys coming back to the state where he played his Big Ten hoops, catching up with his college roommate...

Eric was also beaming because of his son, EJ hit the game winning shot in a tournament game over the weekend...he's a 2nd grader, and EJ did it against a 3rd grade squad...so, a big moment in his basketball life...

Speaking of proud Dads...Mike Brown's favorite birthday gift was a book of drawings from 9 year-old son, Cameron, who is the artist of the family....lots of Knights or as we agreed, probably Cavaliers showing their bravery, and each one of them had separate names, including Sponge Bob...It's one of those parental treasures you save for future review...like maybe when Cameron gets his first professional artist gig...

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