Heat 97, Pistons 72
The white message board in the Miami Heat locker room warned players about what awaits in Cleveland.
"Snow. 20′s," it said.
The weather will be cold, the reception will be colder — and LeBron James says he's up to the challenge.
James scored 18 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade each scored 16 and the Heat rolled past the Detroit Pistons 97-72 on Wednesday night, dominating the second half with defense.
Next up: James' homecoming-of-sorts in Cleveland, the city he scorned in free agency, on Thursday night.
"It's going to be emotional for myself, going back to Cleveland to the fans that I still love to this day," James said. "Lot of great memories, but I've got to try to put that in the back of my mind, understand that we're coming in to get a win, and play hard and try to get a 'W."'
