
--Former Cavaliers coach Chuck Daly, 78, died on Saturday of pancreatic cancer. He coached the Cavs to a 9-32 record in 1981-82 before getting fired by owner Ted Stepien. Daly went on to fame and fortune with the Detroit Pistons, winning two NBA championships. However, he never was named Coach of the Year. "Jerry Sloan has never won, either," Cavs forward LeBron James said. "That doesn't take away what they've done." James said he got an opportunity to meet Daly when he came to a Team USA practice in Las Vegas. "It's a sad day for our league," he said. "He was one of the pioneers of our league. He's done a lot of great things for our league. It's sad to see someone pass away before his time. All the prayers and best wishes to his family."
--G Daniel Gibson is shooting 26.9 percent from the field in eight postseason games (seven of 26). In the first three games of the Hawks' series, it's even lower -- 20 percent (two of 10). QUOTE TO NOTE: "We're still trying to figure it out. The only ring on my finger is my wedding ring." -- Cavs coach Mike Brown, when asked when his team started getting "it."