"That was one of the coolest things I've experienced in my life," he said.

Ilgauskas, who overcame severe foot injuries early in his career to become an All-Star center, scored 14 points and set a Cleveland team record for games played, and Shaquille O'Neal scored 12 as the Cavaliers dismantled Shaq's former team with a 107-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

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"It is fitting that Z broke the record for most games played in a Cavaliers uniform," Gilbert said. "His journey to this point has been remarkable in many ways and we all have a great deal of respect and admiration for what Z has accomplished."

O'Neal was proud to share in Ilgauskas' big night.

"I don't consider him my backup," he said. "I consider him my partner."

James finished with 12 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and another chase-down block of Suns guard Jason Richardson, whom he victimized last season. The Cavs had seven players in double figures.

It was the second straight blowout loss for the Suns, who were throttled 126-99 by the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

Channing Frye scored 22 points and Steve Nash had 14 but also five assists and six turnovers for Phoenix, which was held to a season low in points.

Wearing throwback uniforms from the 1980s, the Cavaliers gave the Suns an old-school thumping. Cleveland raced to a 33-14 lead after one.

"We got nothing going at all in the first quarter," Suns coach Alvin Gentry said. "It was an uphill battle from there. We've got some work to do. We're a good basketball team. We're just struggling right now. There are things we've got to get corrected, but it's not anything we can't do when we get a couple of practice days.

"We're not in any kind of panic situation."

O'Neal's basket to open the second half put Cleveland up 59-29, and Phoenix could only get as close as 12 during garbage time in the fourth.

O'Neal spent 1 1/2 seasons with the Suns, who believed he was the missing piece to lead them to an NBA title. Instead, the All-Star center mostly slowed their high-octane offense and Phoenix won just one playoff game during O'Neal's stay in the Southwest.

Cleveland acquired Shaq for the same reason, and to this point, he has improved the Cavs, who have won 13 of 16 since an 0-2 start.

"They don't look bad at all. A lot of folks talk about how bad they look with Shaq. I disagree," Suns forward Amare Stoudemire said. "I think they look fairly good. Shaq played decent out there. He created some havoc defensively, got some baskets deep in the paint and rebounded well. Shaq's not looking horrible, I'll tell you that. He's looking pretty good and the Cavs are looking solid as well."

NOTES: Ilgauskas moved into third place on Cleveland's career scoring list with 10,269 points. He trails only James and Brad Daugherty. ... James has had his share of public relations problems, but nothing compared to what Tiger Woods is experiencing. "I can't relate to his situation. That is his own personal thing. I just wish him the best," James said. "You are going to make mistakes, no one is perfect. You have to learn from your mistakes and move on." ... Gentry said G Leandro Barbosa will be out until around Christmas with a sprained left ankle.