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Just what is Cavs Nation?

Cavs Nation [kavs ney-shuhn]
1. A people who share common wine and gold customs, on-the-court origins, hardwood history, and basketball lingo. They remember The Arena and The Miracle of Richfield. They remember "The Shot". They understand the true philosophy of "All for One. One for All." They share each other's optimism and faith that a championship is on its way to C-Town. Each fan has a voice. Together, they become Cavs Nation.

The Task: Visit daily. Vote. Respond. Let the voice of Cavs Nation be heard.




Recent Cavs Nation Poll Results:

What intrigues you most about the Cavaliers 19th overall selection of J.J. Hickson?
A Young Talented Big
43%
His Post Presence
26%
His Strength
12%
Strong Work Ethic
9%
His Quickness
5%
Total Responses: 999

Does the current NBA Finals format, 2-3-2, provide a more competitive outcome?
Yes - the most pivotal game (Game 5) is now a road game for the team with homecourt advantage.
39%
No - the team without homecourt advantage still needs to win on the road.
27%
Yes - less travel should mean players are well rested.
14%
Indifferent
12%
Yes - the team with homecourt advantage only needs to win 2 out of the first 5 games to ensure the championship will be decided on their homecourt.
8%
Total Responses: 300

Who will win the NBA Finals?
Los Angeles Lakers
68%
Boston Celtics
32%
Total Responses: 483

Who will get this year's number one pick in the NBA Draft?
Miami Heat
53%
Other
15%
New York Knicks
10%
Seattle Supersonics
7%
Minnesota Timberwolves
6%
Memphis Grizzlies
4%
Los Angeles Clippers
2%
Total Responses: 1,500

What will be the biggest factor towards a Cavaliers victory in Game 6?
The home crowd
34%
Keeping turnovers to a minimum
26%
Controlling the tempo
17%
Stopping the Celtics from penetrating
14%
Crashing the boards
9%
Total Responses: 744

What teams do you think will face each other in the Western Conference Finals?
Hornets vs. Lakers
49%
Lakers vs. Spurs
35%
Hornets vs. Jazz
12%
Jazz vs. Spurs
4%
Total Responses: 434

Which player acquired in February's trade had the most impressive performance in Game 3's victory over the Celtics?
Delonte West - 21 points, 7 assists
64%
Ben Wallace - 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks
27%
Joe Smith - 17 points, 6 rebounds
7%
Wally Szczerbiak - 16 points
2%
Total Responses: 897

What is the most important adjustment the Cavs need to make going into game 3?
Limit turnovers
36%
More bench scoring
19%
Get more transition baskets
18%
Improve from behind the arc
14%
Get on the offensive glass
13%
Total Responses: 498

Who is most likely to rebound after struggling offensively in Game 1?
LeBron James
84%
Ray Allen
7%
Paul Pierce
4%
Delonte West
3%
Wally Szczerbiak
2%
Total Responses: 271

What will be the outcome of the Cavaliers 2nd round matchup against the Boston Celtics?
Cavaliers Win Series in Six, 4-2
45%
Cavaliers Win Series in Seven, 4-3
32%
Celtics Win Series in Six, 4-2
11%
Celtics Win Series in Seven, 4-3
4%
Celtics Win Series in Five, 4-1
3%
Cavaliers Sweep Series
2%
Celtics Sweep Series
2%
Cavaliers Win Series in Five, 4-1
1%
Total Responses: 2,320

Who will win between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics on Sunday?
Boston Celtics
52%
Atlanta Hawks
48%
Total Responses: 1,227

With Gilbert Arenas out, who do the Cavaliers need to shut down in order to win Game 6?
Caron Butler
81%
Antawn Jamison
10%
DeShawn Stevenson
5%
Brendan Haywood
2%
Roger Mason
2%
Total Responses: 491

Which first-round series out in the West has been the most surprising thus far?
Suns vs. Spurs
60%
Hornets vs. Mavericks
20%
Jazz vs. Rockets
11%
Lakers vs. Nuggets
9%
Total Responses: 505

What do the Cavaliers need to do better in game 4 in order to beat the Wizards?
Cut down on the turnovers
47%
Turn up the intensity on defense
32%
More production from the starting lineup
11%
Limit Wizards fast break baskets
6%
Shoot better at the free throw line
4%
Total Responses: 527

Which player stepped up to make the biggest impact in Game 2 against the Wizards?
Wally Szczerbiak's 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting
54%
Ben Wallace's 8 points, 7 rebounds in 18 minutes
17%
Z's steady 16 points and 9 rebounds
14%
Daniel Gibson's 13 points including 2 for 2 from behind the arc
10%
Varejao's 7 points, 8 rebounds in 20 minutes
4%
Joe Smith's 9 points off the bench
1%
Total Responses: 571

What was the biggest factor of the Cavaliers Game 1 victory over the Washington Wizards?
Fourth quarter defense
39%
LeBron James' aggressive play
33%
Zydrunas Ilgauskas' double-double
17%
Getting to the free throw line
8%
Daniel Gibson off the bench
3%
Total Responses: 565