Cavs Firepower Too Much for Wiz

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The Cavaliers jumped out to an early advantage and pounded the Wizards for their 28^th win of the season.

Up six points heading into the second period, the Cleveland Cavaliers established their post presence as Shaquille O’Neal poured in 13 points.  The Big Fella finished the game with 17 points and 6 boards in just 17 minutes of work.

Five other Cavaliers netted double-figures in a winning effort.  December’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month, LeBron James, led the way. The King connected on a wild over-the-backboard shot for two of his 23 points.  He added 8 assists and 7 rebounds in another near triple double effort.  Anthony Parker canned 4 of 5 three bombs in a 16 point performance while Delonte West added a pair of threes in a 14 point effort.  Anderson Varejao and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 12 points and 8 rebounds apiece off the bench for the Wine and Gold.

The Cavaliers will take on the Denver Nuggets on ESPN on Friday night.  Tip-off will be at 10:30 pm.