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Does The “Cleveland Curse” Actually Exist?

Found May 27, 2009 on Slam Dunk Central:
PLAYERS: LeBron James,  Maurice Williams,  Delonte West
TEAMS: Cleveland Cavaliers,  Orlando Magic,  Detroit Pistons,  Atlanta Hawks

I have always considered myself a very logical person. I do believe that dinosaurs once walked the earth and I also have no doubts that man has walked on the moon. Up until Tuesday night I also believed that there was no such thing as a curse or a jinx. By the time the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Orlando Magic in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals had ended however my faith in logic had slipped.
Original Story: http://www.slamdunkcentral.com/2009/0...
2 Comments:
  • Hell No! There is no curse. These Boys just been playing some sorry basketball. They made simple mistakes last night during clutch time. It made my blood boil! I am too old for this nonsense!
    by SammyDavisIII   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Sammy,
    I think you may have hit the nail right on the head sir. Lack of mental toughness from Cleveland. They allowed the moment to master them rather than the team mastering the moment. When the Magic made their run the Cavaliers lost their poise. You know your stuff sir. But please watch out for that boiling blood!!
    by Newsboy1956   May 27, 2009   Reply   Options  
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