Monthly Recap: November
A Roller Coaster Ride...
Cleveland is still trying to find consistency and chemistry especially with the arrival of new players.Their division leading record may not show it but the Cavaliers’ know that they have a long way to go before they can call themselves a team.
It has been a roller coaster ride so far for Cleveland. They started the season winning four straight games and then go on to lose the next three games. It has been the pattern for them and this three-game win streak they currently have now could be abruptly ended when they face Boston to start their December campaign.
The team has also been hit by the injury bug which really hurt them at the guard spot.
Delonte West is out for weeks due to a hyper-extended knee while
Daniel Gibson suffered his second setback of the season with a thumb injury. The point guard duties have been placed in the hands of veterans
Damon Jones and
Eric Snow.
The one thing constant for the Cavs has been the superb play of
LeBron James. He has done everything it takes to give his team the win. Whether it was hitting a game-winner, getting his teammates involved or playing defense. He is making a strong case for MVP this early in the season but he knows that he needs his team if they are gonna win it all.
Around the League:
Unusual Start...

- No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Its true my friend, its damn true! The Charlotte Bobcats are leading the league with a record of 11 wins and 3 defeats. The young Bobcats team have beat the likes of Houston, Phoenix and Boston.
Nazr Mohammed, who was acquired from the Detroit trade is having a breakout season averaging a double-double with 15.3 ppg and 11.1 rpg. Meanwhile, veteran
Jason Richardson has taken a step back with the scoring but has taken on a leadership role averaging a career-best 6.8 assists. Swingman
Gerald Wallace is leading the team in scoring with 18.9 points while
Raymond Felton adds 16.6 points per game.
No one knows if these great play from the Bobcats will continue through the duration of the season but the best start in their franchise history is a big story for Bobcats fans.
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- Cleveland is leading the central division behind superstar
Lebron James with the Pistons coming in with only a half game behind. But the big surprise is how well the division is doing, all teams have a winning record including Milwaukee, Chicago and Indiana. They seem to be the powerhouse division in the league right now.
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- Another big story in the league right now is the emergence of
Rashard Lewis and the Orlando Magic. After playing behind the shadows of
Ray Allen in Seattle, Lewis’ talent is shining brightly in Orlando. He is averaging 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, which has earned him the right to be discussed as early season MVPs.
The Magic currently holds a record of 13 wins and 5 losses to lead the Atlantic Division.
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- Meanwhile, the defending champions San Antonio Spurs are still playing remarkably well behind the core of
Tony Parker,
Manu Ginobili and
Tim Duncan. With their level of play these could be the year they get their first championship repeat. Duncan, Parker and Ginobili are averaging over 20 points a piece.
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- The arrival of
Pau Gasol have revitalized the Lakers and he has fit in nicely in
Phil Jackson’s triangle offense. They are currently tied at first place with Phoenix in the Pacific division.
Kobe Bryant is on a roll with a 30.6 ppg and a career-best 10.5 apg. His team has been running wild against Western teams with an 8-2 record but the beasts from the East have been causing them problems.
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November 2007 Transactions
11/4 -
The Bucks sign Hassan Adams for 687K for 1 year.
11/6 -
The Bobcats sign Michael Olowokandi for 2.16M for 1 year.
11/9 -
The Rockets sign James White for 687K for 1 year.
11/11 -
The Jazz sign Pat Burke for 798K for 1 year.
11/13 -
The Timberwolves sign Rudy Fernandez for 28.6M for 5 years.
11/13 -
The Kings sign Will Conroy for 687K for 1 year.
11/20 -
The 76ers sign Terrence Kinsey for 4.58M for 2 years.
11/22 -
The Lakers sign Vassilis Spanoulis for 687K for 1 year.
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