
--In the last three games, the Cavs have been outrebounded by a combined total of 127-102. That includes being smashed on the offensive glass, 53-27. "At lot of it is we're not boxing out," Brown said. "We're leaking out (on the fastbreak). That's something we need to clean up."
--A league source said F Antonio McDyess is headed back to Detroit. He was placed on waivers on Monday by Denver. He can't re-sign with the Pistons for 30 days after he clears waivers. The Cavs would love to sign the 6-10 McDyess, but probably won't get a chance. QUOTE TO NOTE: "They play harder than we did last year, that's for sure. They are a competitive team. There is no rivalry between me and Milwaukee. We have a bigger goal. Our rivalry is with the big contenders. We want to beat the teams we are supposed to beat. Milwaukee happens to be one of them." -- G Mo Williams on the Milwaukee Bucks, his former team