--F LeBron James said he listens to Jay-Z music before almost every game. "Music is a big part of my life," he said. "It helps me get ready for the games. "I listen to everything: hip-hop, R & B, alternative."
One thing he said he refuses to listen to is sports talk radio. He said his iPod is full of all kinds of music, even some Barry Manilow. He even showed the media his iPod before the game, which had three Manilow songs -- "Mandy," "Copacabana (at the Copa)," and "I Am Your Child."
--The Cavs shot 57.3 percent from the field against Denver (47 of 82). The last time they were that accurate in a game was Feb. 8, 2005, when they shot 57.7 percent (45 of 78) against Toronto. They came into the Utah game ranked second in the Eastern Conference in field-goal percentage (48.2 percent). They trail only New York in shooting accuracy.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I have the utmost respect for that guy (because of) his longevity and the way he handles himself. You have to respect what he's done for his team and the league." -- Cavs coach Mike Brown, on Utah coach Jerry Sloan.
